If we do not communicate well with either a colleague or service user this could affect the way we work, as it could cause an atmosphere or tension in the work environment. Outcome 2 Be able to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of individuals You need to consider a number of factors when promoting effective communication, such as verbal communication. You should always think about the way you speak such as is the tone and pitch of your voice, suited to the situation or topic you are discussing? A louder more direct communication maybe required if trying to get the attention of a group instead of an individual. However this would not be suitable in a situation whereby a service user is upset or embarrassed, this would need a quieter
Sometimes, the staff exchanges the product with a different size that is suitable for them and whether it makes them happy. In addition, Primark is an outstanding retail company, so the customers would want their staff to have good product knowledge, someone who knows the idea of what they customers like and don’t like. So therefore, it benefits the customer to trust the staff and they would have a good understanding with negotiating with the offers such as ‘sales reduction, which is quite useful in a business. How effective customer service benefits the organisation Great customer service makes your customer feel that you care about developing in long term relationship that means you are not only make more sales, however it does benefit the business in different ways , such as : Repeat
By having good communication skills it will build good relationships in the work place. Communication works both ways, so it is important to speak clearly in a way that the person listening would understand so it causes no confusions. Describe the factors to consider when promoting effective communication. Some factors to take into consideration when communication would be hand and facial gestures; which could show feelings and emotions. Another factor is the person your speaking to and the level of understanding they have, and if they will be able to understand more technical and complicated words.
1.1 Communication is a way of giving and receiving of information between people whether this is by verbal and non verbal means. Effective communication is a two way process, ensuring that the correct message is sent, received, and also understood by the other parties. People communicate for many different reasons: to express feelings and needs; to help to build relationships; to socialise; to ask questions; to receive information and instruction; to share knowledge; to share opinions. 1.2 Communication is a vital part of being able to develop a relationship with a resident. Communication needs to clear and person centred as this will help build and maintain a healthy and balanced relationship between support worker and resident, without this basic skill the relationship will be severely hindered from the start.
Kudler should have a clear idea of what the data is to be used for and how it is to be treated. “Sure, a customer database has value, and a company can maximize that value in any number of ways -- growing the database, mining it, monetizing it. Marketers can be tempted, despite pledges about privacy, to use collected information in ways that seem attractive but may ultimately damage relationships with customers.’ (Davenport, et al, 2007) It is important to their success as a business that Kudler Fine Foods maintain their relationship with their customers. And by this they should maintain positive relationships with all of their customers. “Market analytics allow companies to identify their best and worst customers and, consequently, to pay special attention to those deemed to be the most valuable.
The frequent shopper program can become an effective tool in the attraction and retention of loyal customers. Rewards that can be traded for luxury items will have a great influence in customer loyalty and attracting new customers. A positive response from the public is important and in order to ensure that response, Kudler Fine Foods must find and develop a proactive way to approach the public’s privacy concerns. Preventing conflict with consumers regarding personal data and how it will be used is simply fixed by keeping the consumers aware of just how it is being used. The number one concern for Kudler Fine Foods must be security and privacy of their consumers’ personal
Many interesting points were raised during this discussion and it was enjoyable to read about different views others had. A common theme was caring about customer satisfaction, this can be through either the quality of the product the business is serving or the service that employees are giving directly to customers. Another common point was marketing; marketing fits well within the customer category as this will bring in customers old and new and keep them interested in the business. One point that was not discussed in the forum that I thought about after was the product or service a business has on offer, without a good product or service there would no business. Business’s also need to make sure that they are marketing their product to the correct target audience, to ensure the best
Unit 204 Interpersonal Skills for the Travel and Tourism It is important to understand that when working in the travel and tourism industry you must not only deal with other members of your Workplace Task B team but also with the public. The ability to interact and communicate effectively is vital not only to your success but to the success of the organisation. To achieve task B you must demonstrate how to communicate effectively with customers in a travel and tourism environment. You must be able to promote a positive self-image through personal appearance, body language and effective questioning and listening skills. In your role as a travel agent, use the internet and brochures to find a suitable holiday for each of the customers
With good communication it is less likely to be any mistakes made, if a mistake was made it should be able to be identified and discussed through good communication. 2.2 Promoting effective communication, the factors to consider are the individuals, and there preferred method of communicating. Verbal communication you would need the correct tone, pitch, does the individual need to be spoken to loudly slowly and clearly, or they could prefer quite softly and perhaps on their own. Correct eye contact is a factor to consider when communicating with anyone, staff or individuals. 3.1 People from different backgrounds, for example a some culture’s would find eye contact rude and unacceptable, some people from different backgrounds may use slang words for example, calling people babes, me duck, or may ask if they want the loo, some people may not understand what that means which could cause distress and a misunderstanding.
Again, as I stated before, main goal is to improve customer service. The best way to do it is to have the best employees. Active or Passive Diversity This is a little difficult question for me. Our world right now has a diversity of expertise, values, and languages. It might be better to use passive diversity for Tanglewood, because they want their employees to share close relationship between each other.