Person To Person Skills Training in Connecticut

This instructor-led, live training in Connecticut (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-to-intermediate level hospitality staff who wish to enhance their skills for providing excellent service.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain knowledge and skills in formal etiquette, focusing on hosting, dining, and serving.
• Understand serving protocols and the rationale behind them, enabling staff to execute these guidelines proficiently.
• Improve customer service quality, and strengthen communication and interpersonal skills for better interaction with guests.
• Understand diverse cultural etiquettes and sensitivities, ensuring respectful and appropriate service to all guests.
• Handle unexpected situations and guest requests professionally and efficiently.

A customer care strategy plays an important role in building customer satisfaction, helping you to retain loyal customers and increase levels of repeat business.  Through good customer service you gain the client’s trust, enhance the company’s image and strengthen your competitive advantage in the market. This course focuses on strategies and skills for building lifelong customer relationships by developing valuable and effective customer-care strategies.  Satisfied customers may, through conversations and story-telling, become voluntary ambassadors for your company and are highly likely to recommend your services to others.  This workshop will also help participants communicate effectively, appropriately and clearly in all situations.

OBJECTIVES

• Developing competencies in the area of professional customer care
• Increasing the efficiency of communication with customers
• Attaining the knowledge of how to get to the underlying needs and expectations of customers
• Building strong and sustainable relationships with clients
• Expanding the positive image of the company in the market
• Identifying, reducing, and overcoming objections and barriers
• Learning about personalities and communication preferences when dealing with clients
• Establsihing the ability to create an open environment for communication
• Developing skills to communicate clearly and effectively
• Identifying barriers to effective communication
• Mastering body language and non-verbal communication

METHODS

• Role-playing
• Self-assessment tests
• Exercises in groups
• Individual work
• Practice sessions
• Lectures
• Discussions

LEARING OUTCOMES

At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Adopt a focused customer care strategy
• Identify key customer issues
• Build the professional image of the company
• Adapt to specific customer behaviour styles
• Increase customer loyalty through exceptional customer service
• Develop communication abilities with clients
• Use techniques to build relationships
• Develop a personal action plan to improve customer service skills
• Show gestures of generosity and high quality customer care
• Use techniques to deal with difficult situations
• Recognise barriers to the delivery of outstanding customer service

A Customer Care Course is designed to educate participants on the fundamentals of providing exceptional service and care to customers. It focuses on treating customers with respect and kindness, building an emotional connection, and ensuring their satisfaction and loyalty. These courses cover a range of topics, including communication skills, time management, de-escalation techniques, and industry best practices. Through real-life examples and practical exercises, learners gain insights into effectively handling customer inquiries, complaints, and feedback. The aim is to equip individuals with the necessary skills to deliver professional, helpful, and high-quality service across various customer interaction points, enhancing the overall customer experience​.

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