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Six steps to confident conversations for managers and teams

Being confident and positive in our conversations with colleagues, customers, suppliers and stakeholders will ensure we are able to manage every situation that comes our way in a constructive, appreciative and empathetic way. This will reap dividends for everyone concerned; being able to manage any conversation we have at work efficiently and appropriately will ensure […]

Setting the right mindset for 2022 with Customer Service Training

Customer Service Training is an important foundation stone for any organisation serious about delivering excellent customer experiences; our experience shows that one of the most vital elements that any customer service training should provide is a positive, optimal mindset which is essential for delivering excellence to customers and colleagues in every service situation. As we head […]

The magic formula for Customer Service Training excellence

Exceptional customer service is the key to loyalty, retention, business growth and profits and involves a set of skills which should combine in every service opportunity to create success and satisfaction. As we continue to navigate our way through varying degrees of change and uncertainty such as unexpected requests to work from home, it’s more […]

Is your organisation truly customer-focused?

When we talk to our customers it’s often clear that a key strength they seek to develop in their customer service teams is an innate ability to take ownership and be truly accountable for their actions and overall service outcomes. They recognise there is an opportunity to empower their teams with the right mindset and […]

How company values can underpin excellent customer service

Following on from our recent blog where we looked at ways in which company values can offer a clear pathway through transformational change, it’s equally important to appreciate the impact your values have on your team members and their ability to have more positive day-to-day interactions with customers and colleagues for consistently outstanding outcomes. When […]

Long term planning for successful collaboration across a hybrid workplace

It’s clear we are seeing a permanent shift towards hybrid working in the aftermath of lockdown when employees showed they can be equally as productive whether working from home or in the office. According to the Office of National Statistics, 85% of employees polled would now prefer the flexibility of a blended, hybrid approach, with […]

How company values can offer a guiding light through transformational change

… Accountable … Collaborative … Innovative … Respectful … Inclusive … Honest … Trusted….Committed … Caring … Considerate … Creative … Professional…. Underpinning any transformational change programme will be the organisation’s values and purpose which can be powerful catalysts for employee engagement and buy-in to that change. When our values are well defined, relatable and believable, […]

Three steps to excel in written communications

Consistent, effective written communication is a key foundational skillset for everyday internal and external business documents and directly reflects your company’s overall ethos and values. Clear, incisive correspondence improves company culture while demonstrating to everyone that your business values clear communication and professionalism. It can help people to understand their respective roles and responsibilities as […]

Take stock, act now and equip your people to flourish

The pandemic has been transformational in so many ways, and from our discussions across many sectors most people can identify and be grateful for at least some things that have changed for the better. There are undoubted demands on our teams from the myriad of changes in working patterns and practices that they have faced. […]

How to cultivate a high trust culture

Observing how people behave and speak with each other, their customers and suppliers provides a great barometer to gauge levels of positivity and trust in your organisation. As we know, trust is essential for organisations to succeed, thrive and deliver exceptional outcomes, while culture is played out by what people say and do every day […]