Presentation and notes from the Titletown HDI local chapter meeting for May 2009. Main presentation - "How to talk to customers" by Chuck Tomasi
2. Agenda Time Topic Person 5:30 PM Networking All 6:00 PM Welcome/Introductions All 6:10 PM Review Previous Meeting Notes President 6:20 PM Chapter News VP of Programs 6:30 PM How to Talk to Customers Chuck Tomasi 7:45 PM Q&A/Open Discussion All 8:00 PM Adjourn
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14. Benefits Caring Creates Profits Why They Left % Death 1 A move or relocation 2 Salesperson relationship 4 Price and other relevant costs 11 Product dissatisfaction 14 Attitude of indifference from someone representing the company 68
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17. Control Can Control Cannot Control My attitude Corporate policy How I use my time How customers react What I say and how I say it Volume of calls How I manage my workload Other departments My knowledge How I response to customers and collegues What I can do if I see something wrong or inappropriate
25. Empathy – Unintended Messages Rep Says Subtle message received “ I’m sorry you feel that way.” “ It’s your own fault you feel that way – you really shouldn’t” I’m sorry you don’t understand the process” “ It’s perfectly clear to most people. I don’t know why you don’t get it.” “ I’m sorry to hear that.” Oh great – this means more work for me.” or “Here we go again.”
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33. Tragic Phrases Tragic Phrase Implied Message As soon as possible When I get around to it I’ll try Not sure I can do it The truth is… I probably shouldn’t tell you this To be honest I was lying up until now Hopefully Who really knows? Maybe or Possibly I really have no idea