
Virtual/Instructor-led training
Empathy and Emotional Intelligence in Customer Service:
A Practical Guide
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Introduction
Empathy and emotional intelligence are critical skills in providing excellent customer service. They involve the ability to understand and respond to the emotions of customers, which can lead to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
In this training, we will explore the role of empathy and emotional intelligence in customer service, and provide strategies for building these skills in customer service roles.
Details
- Presentation Length: 60-min / 90-mins / Half Day
- Participant Numbers: 15-500+
- Virtual and In-person options available
- Sessions can be recorded for internal use
- Onsite training available globally: North & South America, EMEIA, APAC, LATAM
- Languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Mandarin, Arabic, Japanese, and Malay.
- To understand the role of empathy and emotional intelligence in customer service
- To recognize and respond to customer emotions
- To develop empathy and emotional intelligence skills in customer service roles
- To apply empathy and emotional intelligence skills in customer service situations
(included in Half-Day and Full Day sessions)
- Mayer and Salovey’s Four-Branch Model of Emotional Intelligence: This model suggests that emotional intelligence involves the ability to perceive, use, understand, and manage emotions.
- Goleman’s Five Domains of Emotional Intelligence: This model highlights the importance of self- awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills in emotional intelligence.
- Bar-On’s Emotional Quotient Inventory: This assessment tool measures emotional intelligence through self-report and observation.
- The Four-Branch Model can be used to understand the different components of emotional intelligence and how they interact with each other.
- The Five Domains model can be helpful in identifying areas for improvement and developing specific skills in each domain.
- The Emotional Quotient Inventory can be used as a tool for self-reflection and identifying areas for personal growth.
included in 90-min, Half Day & Full Day sessions
- Empathy and emotional intelligence self-assessment
- Role-playing scenarios to practice empathy and communication skills in customer service situations
- Group discussions on applying empathy and emotional intelligence in customer service
At the end of this session, participants will have a greater understanding of the importance of empathy and emotional intelligence in customer service and how to develop these skills.
They will also have a toolkit of strategies for recognizing and responding to customer emotions, which will enable them to provide better customer service and build customer loyalty.