Target Audience: All citizens participating in the 21st Century Citizenship Program.
Module Duration: 75 minutes
Learning Objectives:
Understand the importance of customer service in various industries and roles.
Develop effective communication and interpersonal skills for positive customer interactions.
Acquire skills in handling customer inquiries, complaints, and feedback.
Cultivate professionalism, ethical conduct, and a customer-centric mindset.
Explore strategies for building rapport, exceeding customer expectations, and fostering customer loyalty.
10 minutes
Customer-Centric World: Begins with engaging visuals or scenarios showcasing the impact of excellent customer service on businesses, organizations, and everyday interactions.
Program Overview: Outline of the learning objectives and emphasize the importance of customer service skills in the modern workplace.
20 minutes
Verbal Communication: Open discussion about effective verbal communication techniques, including active listening, clear articulation, positive language, and non-verbal cues.
Written Communication: An exploration of professional writing skills for emails, letters, and online communication with customers.
Interpersonal Skills: Emphasis placed on the importance of empathy, patience, and understanding in building rapport with customers.
Cultural Sensitivity: Addresses the importance of cultural awareness and sensitivity in interacting with diverse customers.
20 minutes
Types of Inquiries: Open dialogue about the various types of customer inquiries, including requests for information, product support, and service assistance.
Problem-Solving: Develop problem-solving skills for addressing customer needs and finding effective solutions.
Complaint Handling: Introduction to strategies for handling customer complaints professionally and empathetically, including active listening, acknowledging concerns, and offering solutions.
Feedback and Follow-up: Emphasis placed on the importance of gathering customer feedback and following up to ensure satisfaction.
15 minutes
Professional Conduct: Overview discussion of the importance of professional appearance, demeanor, and communication in the workplace.
Workplace Ethics: Emphasis placed on the ethical considerations in customer service, including honesty, integrity, and fairness.
Confidentiality: An explanation of the importance of maintaining customer confidentiality and protecting sensitive information.
Time Management: Open dialogue about effective time management strategies for handling customer inquiries and meeting deadlines.
10 minutes
Building Rapport: An exploration of techniques for building rapport with customers, including active listening, personalized attention, and positive language.
Going the Extra Mile: Encourages a proactive approach to customer service, anticipating needs and going the extra mile to provide exceptional service.
Customer Loyalty: General discussion about the importance of building customer loyalty through consistent, high-quality service and positive interactions.
Role-Playing Scenarios: Participants engaged in role-playing activities to practice handling multiple customer service situations.
Communication Skills Exercises: Group exercises to focus on active listening, clear communication, and conflict resolution.
Case Study Analysis: An analysis of real-world customer service case studies to identify best practices and areas for improvement.
Guest Speakers: Customer service professionals or industry experts invited to share their insights and experiences.
This subject equips citizens with the essential customer service and professional skills necessary to succeed in the modern workplace. By fostering effective communication, ethical conduct, and a customer-centric mindset, Customer Service and Professional Skills empowers citizens to build positive relationships with customers, contribute to organizational success, and thrive in a service-oriented economy.