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Customer Recovery. How to restore customer confidence and regain goodwill after a dis -satisfying experience . The famous “Mona Shaw”. How the Company Failed Mona. Receptionist wasn’t equipped to deal with exceptions Mona felt ignored No expression of apology or empathy
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Customer Recovery How to restore customer confidence and regain goodwill after a dis-satisfying experience
How the Company Failed Mona • Receptionist wasn’t equipped to deal with exceptions • Mona felt ignored • No expression of apology or empathy • Left her feeling helpless
What we’ll explore today • Exactly what it takes to restore customer confidence after a problem • The 7 Golden Rules for Problem Resolution • Helpful phrases for dealing with unhappy customers
Customer Customer's Perception of Problem Situations Company Problem
Problem Reality of Problem Situations Company Customer
THE PROBLEM IS RARELY/ NEVER THE PROBLEM.THE RESPONSE TO THE PROBLEM INVARIABLY ENDS UP BEING THE REAL PROBLEM.
What It Takes to Make Peace and Regain Goodwill Follow-up Surprise and delight “Plus 1” optional Follow-through, work to resolve on the spot Own & Resolve Offered regardless of fault Apologize Don’t challenge the customer, respond to emotions, express empathy Acknowledge
The Golden Rules for Problem Resolution • Acknowledge and express appreciation • Show empathy • Apologize • Have a sense of urgency
The Golden Rules for Problem Resolution • Ask for the necessary information • Provide assurance • Own and resolve 7.5 When possible,Surprise and Delight!
#1 Acknowledge customer’s position and express appreciation
#2 Express Empathy
#3 Apologize
#4 Have a Sense of Urgency
The Psychological Aspect of Problem Resolution • Acknowledge and express appreciation • Show empathy • Apologize • Have a sense of urgency
#5 Ask for necessary information
#7 Own and Resolve
When possible…. Surprise and delight #7 1/2
Summary • Adapt and Respond • The psychological aspect of problem resolution • Acknowledge and apologize • Empathize • Surprise & delight when appropriate
Summary Quiz title • Adapt and Respond • The psychological aspect of problem resolution • Acknowledge and apologize • Empathize • Surprise & delight when appropriate Quiz subtitle