Telephone Etiquette (RATE-1015)

Somebody once said, I want to be buried with a mobile phone, just in case I’m not dead. Well, many things would go with that like the coverage, charging, etc; and what if you decided to dial and called the wrong number, would you use the proper manners and be of concern in putting to use the established telephone etiquettes and make it less of a burden….!!!

Ahoy! With all due respect to Abraham Graham, the meaning of Telephone Etiquette can sometimes be difficult to describe. It can be a unique attribute or characteristic that facilitates great communication, inside and outside the office. It can be the special way that you show confidence in any challenging situation. These and other events can become more easily managed with this great workshop.

With our Telephone Etiquette workshop, the participants will begin to see how important it is to develop better telephone communication skills. By improving how they communicate on the telephone and improve basic communication skills, participants will improve on almost every aspect of their career. 

Key Objectives Of The Course:

• Recognize the different aspects of telephone language
• Home, Office & Cell phones rules
• Properly handle inbound/outbound/transferring calls
• Know how to handle angry or rude callers
• “Do’s & Don’ts” of Telephone EtiquetteLearn to receive and send phone messages
• Know different methods of employee training

I’ll finish up on a related note: We still call it “dialing”, don’t we – when haven’t used a dial phone in perhaps twenty years.

Module 1: Getting Started 

• Workshop Objectives

Module 2: Aspects of Phone Etiquette 

• Phrasing 
• Tone of Voice 
• Speaking Clearly 
• Listen to the Caller 
• Case Study 

Module 3: Using Proper Phone Language 

• Please and Thank You 
• Do Not Use Slang 
• Avoid Using the Term “You” 
• Emphasize What You Can Do…
• Case Study 

Module 4: Eliminate Phone Distractions 

• Avoid Eating or Drinking 
• Minimize Multi-Tasking 
• Remove Office Distractions 
• Do Not Let Others Interrupt You 
• Case Study 

Module 5: Inbound Calls 

• Avoid Long Greeting Messages 
• Introduce Yourself
• Focus on Their Needs 
• Be Patient 
• Case Study 

Module 6: Outbound Calls 

• Be Prepared 
• Identify Yourself and Your Company 
• Give Them the Reason for the Call 
• Keep Caller Information Private 
• Case Study 

Module 7: Handling Rude or Angry Call... 

• Stay Calm 
• Listen to Their Needs 
• Never Interrupt 
• Identify What You Can Do for Them 
• Case Study

Module 8: Handling Interoffice Calls 

• Transferring Calls 
• Placing Callers on Hold 
• Taking Messages 
• End the Conversation 
• Case Study 

Module 9: Handling Voicemail Messages 

• Ensure the Voicemail Has a Proper... 
• Answer Important Messages Right... 
• Ensure Messages are Delivered... 
• When Leaving a Message for Others 
• Case Study 

Module 10: Methods of Training Emplo... 

• Group Training 
• One-on-One Training 
• Peer Training 
• Job Shadowing 
• Case Study 

Module 11: Correcting Poor Telephone... 

• Screening Calls 
• Employee Evaluations 
• Peer Monitoring 
• Customer Surveys 
• Case Study 

Module 12: Wrapping Up

• Words from the Wise
• Review of Parking Lot
• Lessons Learned
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations

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