Handling Difficult Conversations with Customers Training Course

Handling Difficult Conversations with Customers Training Course

Foundation | 5 days | Face to Face / Online / Elearning | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Handling Difficult Conversations with Customers Training Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Centre
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
Target Job Roles
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 1,500/KES 99,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Course Overview
This course prepares service professionals to manage challenging conversations including delivering bad news, discussing sensitive topics, and maintaining professionalism under pressure.

Course Duration
5 Days

Target Audience

  • Senior customer service representatives

  • Escalations specialists

  • Billing and accounts teams

  • Client relations staff

Personal Impact

  • Reduced anxiety around difficult conversations

  • Framework for delivering unwelcome news professionally

  • Skills to maintain relationships despite challenges

Organizational Impact

  • Consistent handling of sensitive discussions

  • Preservation of customer relationships

  • Reduced conflict in policy enforcement

Course Objectives

  • Structure and prepare for difficult conversations

  • Deliver negative information with empathy

  • Maintain composure under pressure

  • Repair relationships after challenging discussions

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Course Modules

Course Outline
Module 1: Types of Difficult Conversations

  • Common challenging scenarios

  • Emotional preparation techniques

  • Case study: Successful navigation of service failures

Module 2: Frameworks for Difficult Talks

  • DESC script (Describe, Express, Specify, Consequences)

  • Bad news delivery protocols

  • Workshop: Prepare for specific difficult scenarios

Module 3: Maintaining Professionalism

  • Emotional regulation techniques

  • Professional boundary setting

  • Role play: Handling high-pressure conversations

Module 4: Relationship Repair

  • Post-conversation follow-up

  • Rebuilding trust techniques

  • Group activity: Develop repair strategies for case studies

Module 5: Comprehensive Practice

  • Full difficult conversation simulations

  • Peer feedback and coaching

  • Assessment: Handle multiple challenging scenarios

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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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