Facilitators Fieldbook

Thomas Justice

• 03 oktober 2012
• 9780814420089

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Getting people to play together nicely is one thing. Getting them to work together productively is a very different challenge. This practical fieldbook gives managers, trainers, and group leaders in any industry the tools to turn their teams into well-oiled machines.

Uh-oh! You know that panicked feeling when the customer is not just displeased or unhappy, but angry. Maybe even furious. And you know that the usual customer service protocols of courtesy and apologizing don’t help in these red-alert situations.

The Customer Service Survival Kit by Richard S. Gallagher is the first book packed with specific, step-by-step communication tactics tailored to steer potential disasters into calm, mutually agreeable solutions. Drawing from procedures rooted in behavioral science and used by crisis counselors and hostage negotiators, Gallagher explains:

• How to defuse anger by “leaning into” criticism

• Which well-intentioned “trigger phrases” make a bad situation worse

• The secret to making upset customers feel deeply heard

• A simple divide-and-conquer approach to delivering bad news

• What to say when a situation is your fault, and what to say when it isn’t

Companies that have implemented Gallagher’s principles have reaped the benefits in customer satisfaction rates, turnover levels, and sales. Illustrated by numerous examples and supported by practice exercises, The Customer Service Survival Kit will eliminate the fear of conflict and improve confidence and customer relations across the board.

ADVANCE PRAISE FOR THE CUSTOMER SERVICE SURVIVAL KIT

“This brilliant book is a page-turner. Richard Gallagher gives captivating explanations of more than just what to say to upset customers: he tells you why to say it, when, and how. It’s a must-read for anyone who serves customers.”

— Marilyn Suttle and Lori Jo Vest, authors, Who’s Your Gladys? How to Turn Even the Most Difficult Customer into Your Biggest Fan

“One of the most overlooked parts of providing great customer service is addressing the emotional state and needs of your customers—regardless of the `facts’ of the situation. Listen to Rich and you’ll nail this crucial aspect of service—and greatly enhance your company’s performance.”

— Micah Solomon, author, High-Tech, High-Touch Customer Service

Richard S. Gallagher, MA MFT, is a former customer support executive, practicing psychotherapist, and author of numerous books on customer service and communications skills. He has trained over 20,000 people on how to handle their most difficult situations with customers and others, and is one of the nation’s leading experts on workplace communications skills. See his website at www.CustomerServiceSurvivalKit.com.

An invaluable guide that provides you with the comprehensive tools and knowledge you need to help your teams--and, ultimately, your organization--succeed.

The completely revised third edition of this longtime go-to resource for novice and experienced facilitators provides new team-building exercises as well as updated information on virtual meetings, mediation, strategic planning, and much more.

Loaded with procedures, checklists, guidelines, samples, and templates, The Facilitator’s Fieldbook covers all the key areas of successful team management, including:

• establishing ground rules
• planning meetings and agendas,
• brainstorming,
• resolving conflict,
• making decisions,
• and helping groups optimize their time.

You’ll also gain tips on maintaining the tone and flow of meetings, and will learn to determine when to delegate projects to individuals rather than assembling a group. Collaborative projects have become an increasingly prevalent feature of modern business strategies and workplace dynamics. But intentional, strategic facilitation is essential to making sure these groups and teams are effective.