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Recorded Webinar: How to Improve Rapport with the Customer

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Written by Rachael Trickey

We all know that being ‘in rapport’ with the customer can build trust and reduce repeat calls. But it is often difficult to achieve in a busy contact centre environment.

In this webinar we look at ways to build and improve rapport with customers over the phone.

Topics Discussed

  • Rapport building
  • Opening the call with a smile
  • How to start a conversation with your customer
  • Listening skills
  • Showing empathy with the customer
  • Empathy words and statements
  • Use of the Customer’s Name
  • Listening to calls
  • How technology can help improve rapport
  • Top tips from the audience

Panellists

Christine Knott - Headshot
Beyond The Box
Antony Ryan - Headshot
Antony Ryan
West Unified Communication Services
Rachael Trickey - Headshot
Rachael Trickey
Call Centre Helper

Rachael Trickey first joined Call Centre Helper in 2010. She has acquired extensive knowledge of call centre technology and the key players in the contact centre Industry.

Rachael is an Account Manager at Call Centre Helper, helping our current customers especially with Webinars and Social Media.

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