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This is basic presentation on what exactly is soft skills. I would be developing it further.
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BY NIKZAD SHAHMARDANI
SOFT SKILLS
What are Soft Skills?
Intangible qualities required for a 360 degree development of an individual
AttitudeCommunication
Inter-Personal SkillsTelephone Etiquettes
…to name a few
Why Soft Skills – The Benefits
Communicate effectively
More appealing personality
Customer focus
Career advancement
Smooth professional life
Telephone Etiquettes
Importance of Telephone Etiquette
The telephone is a part of customer service.Many of our customers get the first impression of the
business by making a call.
Why is it so critical???
Because satisfying customers needs/requests over the phone is more challenging than serving face to face.
Your Voice
Customers cannot see you over the phoneThey cannot look at your facial expressionsYour face cannot give them the confidence they require
YOUR VOICE
20% 80%
Use your Voice - Words
Speak slowly and clearlySpeak in short, simple sentencesPractice speaking aloud at every opportunityUse a dictionary
Use your Voice - How
Magic of Tone
Tone – The use of changing pitch to convey meaning
Express a feeling or emotion
Read the following sentences with different emotions: Today we are going for a party Where is the report I asked for yesterday? We have to come to work tomorrow. Is there anything else I can help you?
Use your Voice - How
Effectiveness of Variation
Emphasizing words to enhance the message
Read the following sentences by emphasizing the bold word: I want you to finish this work today. I want you to finish this work today. I want you to finish this work today. I want you to finish this work today.
Use your Voice - How
Rate of Speech
The use of pacing and pausing to generate effectiveness
Volume
The degree of sound; loudness, audibility
Clarity
The use of crisp and clear voice
THANK YOU
Question & Answer Session
How to deal with client over the phone
Opening of the call
Pick up the call in not more than 2 ringsGreet the client firstSelf introductionOffer assistanceListen carefullyRemember the caller’s name and use it during the conversation
“Good morning, this is Amitabh at R care. How may I assist you?”