Telephone Formulas
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Telephone Formulas

Overview

I n order to present a professional image, you and your organization need to present a clear and consistent impression on the telephone. Telephone formulas are specific steps to follow when you’re answering the phone as well as making a call. By mastering some straight-forward formulas, you and other telephone representatives from your business will be well on your way to building positive relationships on the phone.

 

Content Objectives

After completing Telephone Formulas, participants will be able to:

  • Apply four steps for answering the telephone in a positive manner;
  • Utilize strategies for recording professional messages;
  • Avoid using telephone taboos;
  • Use five steps in calling another organization; and
  • Incorporate effective and appropriate telephone behaviors.

 

Materials

Telephone Formulas utilizes an interactive structure with six sections (Multimedia Presentation, Readings, Questions & Answers, Resources, Implementation, and Respond). Engaging audio and visual components as well as printable materials are incorporated into the course.  A Certificate of Completion will be awarded.

 

Audience

Telephone Formulas is designed for telephone representatives as well as all front-line employees who answer the phone and need to satisfy callers’ needs and establish a positive relationship with their customers.

 

Tasks:

Reading, Exercises, Implementation Plan, and Quiz.

 

Course Duration:

2-3 hours

 

Required Software:

Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, Firefox, Safari, or Opera. Sound card and speakers/headphones for audio.

 

Platform Support:

Participants can access this course on computers running Windows, Macintosh, or Unix Variants.

 

Course Access:

Course participants will have access to the course for a period of six weeks from the date of enrollment in the course.

 

Cost:

$39