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Reception Perfection! The Open Event
A unique half-day workshop (09:30 - 13:00)
** Book today to take advantage of our early bird price - £199 instead of £249 **
The often-used phrase, 'just the receptionist', completely misrepresents the role. An excellent receptionist is a most valuable resource for any organisation.
This half-day programme with Candy Bowman has been designed specifically to deal with the essential skills necessary to represent the organisation to the best possible effect.
It will also help you get the most out of your working day.
Learning objectives
There are five key benefits from attending this programme:
Enhanced understanding of the vital role of reception
Improved communication skills
Increased ability to deal with different types of customers and situations
Efficient and effective information flow within the business
Additional confidence
Workshop outline
1 Introduction
Course objectives
Why is a receptionist so important?
The challenges of 21st century communication
What makes an excellent point of Reception?
The importance of service standards
Who and where are our customers?
Good, bad and neutral 'micro moments'
As a customer, how doyoulike to be treated? What makes people feel valued?
2 Communication mix
Differences between communicating face-to-face and over the telephone
The power of positive terminology
The importance of first impressions
Conveying welcome and efficiency
Information 'leaks'
How accurate are your listening skills?
Taking and leaving messages
Considerations for how emails are received
Flexing to fit task or relationship inclined clients and colleagues
3 Confidence, assertiveness and dealing with difficult situations
What are the challenges in your role?
Qualities of assertive communication and behaviour
Assertive techniques
Constructive ways to say 'no'
4 Pulling it all together
Summary of key learning points
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