Tag: customer

May 06, 2013

Errol Allen

The customer service industry requires one to exercise certain characteristics when servicing customers. Poise, patience, and professionalism to name just a few. There is, however, one three-letter word that can hinder one’s ability to consistently display these characteristics. That word is EGO. My definition of EGO is “Emotions Going Orbital” It’s possible to ruin a […]

Jan 10, 2013

Errol Allen

Four words crossed my mind the other day regarding customer service. I call them the four Cs of customer service – Commitment, Completeness, Consistency, and Communication. Let’s take a look at each one. Commitment In order to give great customer service, there must be Commitment from an organization’s leadership. The commitment must be visible through […]

Jan 10, 2013

Errol Allen

The are many ways to antagonize a customer – poor service, less than stellar product or the failure to keep the customer abreast of changes that impact the customer experience among others. One sure way to get on the customer’s “bad side” is to use these dreaded words during interactions – “Sir/Ma’am – What you […]

Jan 10, 2013

Errol Allen

During the Christmas holidays, my wife and I took a quick weekend trip to Lakeway Resort & Spa located in the hills of Austin, Tx. The resort allows for a great view of Lake Travis and is absolutely beautiful at night! From the moment of our arrival until our departure, the service was impeccable. Beginning […]