Extraordinary Customer Service
1 day, Open Enrollment and In-house Offering  |  .6 CEUs
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Get to the essence of a problem. 
Avoid misunderstandings by clarifying what others are saying. Present each customer with the same, consistent messageDeal with difficult customers. Learn how to analyze what makes your customers happy
Influence others within your organization to become more customer-focused. Recognize and reward splendid customer service.


 
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

~ The Customer Service Mindset 
        The service principle 
       
Creating the customer service environment
        Learning what customers expect 
        Important differences between internal & external customers
 

~
Is the Customer Always Right?
        Managing customer expectations
       
        The nature of complaints
        
Key differences between face to face and over the phone
        Balancing customer satisfactions with business results

~ Listening to Create Results
        Getting to the core of the issue
        Resolve issues so they stay resolved
        Control the timing and the direction
       
Helping to lead the other person to their own solution

~ Gaining Understanding
        Identifying the real issue
       
Recognizing emotions
       
Avoiding misunderstandings
       
Listening in hectic situations 

~ Dealing with Emotionally Charged Situations
        Controlling your own emotional response
       
Diffusing negative emotions
        The art of the apology
       
Persuading them to take no for an answer




PROGRAM DATES / LOCATIONS

February 5, 2010 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.  l  NSU Main Campus, Fort Lauderdale-Davie
February 5, 2010  l  9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.  NSU Tampa Educational Center
 
April 9, 2010  l  9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.  l  NSU Miami-Kendall Educational Center
April 9, 2010  9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.  NSU Bahamas Educational Center

June 4, 2010  9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.  l  NSU Miramar Educational Center
June 4, 2010  l  9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.  NSU Orlando Educational Center

August 6, 2010 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.  l  NSU Main Campus, Fort Lauderdale-Davie
August 6, 2010  l  9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.  NSU Tampa Educational Center
 
October 1, 2010  l  9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.  l  NSU Miami-Kendall Educational Center
October 1, 2010  9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.  NSU Bahamas Educational Center

December 3, 2010  9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.  l  NSU Miramar Educational Center
December 3, 2010  l  9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.  NSU Orlando Educational Center



COMMENTS FROM PAST PARTICIPANTS

"Dennis was very engaging and knowledgeable."
Lance Fulse, Organizational Development Manager  l  Polk County Sheriff's Office

"His [Dennis Lucas] presentation was very well written and presented. Touching on many areas of customer service, and applicable to all different types of businesses."
Jaye Garcia, Senior Customer Services Representative  l  City of Fort Lauderdale

"Great instructor. He kept me interested the whole time."
Edford Gunter, Shared Services Representative II  l  Nova Southeastern University 


"Great instructor--very worthwhile program."
Wendy Jackson, Director, Customer Service Delivery  l  Cayman Airways, Ltd.


"Mr. Lucas was well prepared with all pertinent material at hand. Kept the course interesting and by engaging the classroom made us feel part of the whole learning experience."
Jose Martinez, Enhanced Services Representative  l  SeaMobile, Inc.


"In my field of work, it is crucial that we meet the highest expectations. This program helps you reach that goal."
Tiffany Polanco, Customer Service Specialist II  l  City of Miramar

"The instructor, Dennis Lucas, was a sheer delight. He is an asset not only to the students, but the University as well."
Diane McMillan, Enhanced Services Representative  l  SeaMobile, Inc.

"Dennis was an excellent instructor, very thought provoking and interactive class."
Niemah Butler, Coordinator  l  Nova Southeastern University

"Very good. Plan to recommend."

Greg Nusser, Customer Service Manager  l  Image Photo Services
PROGRAM FEE

Fee of $345 includes tuition, instructional materials, and coffee break.


ON-SITE OFFERING/S



Using core programs, we are able to align established objectives directly with an organization's competency framework and to specific job competency models. Your needs are matched with our extensive resources, instructional design team, and program facilitator to design a program that is tailored to fit your specified objectives and requirements. Consequently, your program will be designed to develop specific behaviors and competencies (i.e. skills, knowledge, and attitudes) that lead to superior performance.



For additional on-site program information and pricing, please contact:

Dr. Vince Daniels, Executive Director
Tel: 954.262.5181  |  Toll free: 800.672.7223, extension 25181
E-mail:
vdaniels@nova.edu

Pamela Echeverria, Assistant Director
Tel: 954.262.5161  |  Toll free: 800.672.7223, extension 25161 
E-mail:
pechever@nova.edu 


REGISTRATION

We encourage you to register early to reserve your place in the class.

Register online. Click here or visit our homepage.  |  Website: http://nova.edu/execed (programs listed by category)
Register by phone. Call us  |  Toll Free: 800.672.7223, ext. 25137 or  |  Tel: 954.262.5137
Click here to download registration form. Microsoft Word Document.
Register by e-mail. Download registration form and send via e-mail attachment.  |  E-mail: execed@nova.edu
Register by fax. Download registration form and send via fax.  |  Fax: 954.262.3188
Register by mail. Download registration form and send via mail.  | 
Hudson Institute of Entrepreneurship and Executive Education
H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship
Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Avenue, Carl DeSantis Building, Suite 2088
Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FL 33314

Class size is limited; enrollment is on a space-available basis.

We accept the following forms of payment: check (payable to "Nova Southeastern University") and credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express). Payment arrangements must be made for your registration to be considered complete.



SUBSTITUTION, CANCELLATION, AND TRANSFER POLICIES

Program fees are due in full upon application to the program. If you are unable to attend this program, we will accept an appropriate substitute participant to take your place up to the day of the program. There is a $75 administration fee for substitutions made less than two weeks prior to the start of the program. NSU will grant an 80 percent refund for cancellations made two or more weeks prior to the start of the program. For cancellations made within two weeks prior to the start of the program, a 50 percent refund will be granted. There is no refund if you withdraw after the start of the program. We will allow one transfer of this registration to a future offering of the same program. We will charge an administration fee for any future postponements.

Fees and dates are subject to change without notice.




CONTACT INFORMATION

For additional program information, please contact us at: 

Hudson Institute of Entrepreneurship and Executive Education
H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship
Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Avenue, Carl DeSantis Building, Suite 2088
Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FL 33314

Tel: 954.262.5137
Toll Free: 800.672.7223, ext. 25137
Fax: 954.262.3188
E-mail:
execed@nova.edu

http://nova.edu/execed (programs listed by category)
http://nova.edu/execed/calendar (programs listed by month)



PROGRAM STAFF

Dr. Vincent S. Daniels  l  Executive Director  l  vdaniels@nova.edu
Grisell V. Sotolongo   Director  l  sotolongo@nova.edu
Pamela Echeverria  l  Assistant Director  l  pechever@nova.edu
Karen Mendez  l  Operations Coordinator  l 
mendezk@nova.edu
Niemah Butler  l  Financial Coordinator  l 
niemah@huizenga.nova.edu



Hudson Institute


Dr. Vincent S. Daniels
Executive Director
vdaniels@nova.edu

Grisell Sotolongo
Director
sotolongo@nova.edu

Pamela Echeverria
Assistant Director
pechever@nova.edu

Karen Mendez
Operations Coordinator
mendezk@nova.edu

Niemah Butler
Financial Coordinator
niemah@huizenga.nova.edu