Picture this: You’ve invested time, money, and energy into customer service training, but something’s still off. Your team isn’t delivering the experience you envisioned, customers aren’t raving about your service, and frustration is creeping...
Imagine this: A frustrated customer calls in, upset about a delayed order. The agent on the other end listens, acknowledges their frustration, and says, “I completely understand how disappointing that must be. Let me fix this for you right away.” Suddenly,...
At SPARKLE Training, we don’t just use DISC – we elevate it. While many businesses rely on basic DISC assessments to improve communication and teamwork, SPARKLE takes it a step further with the powerful insights of TTI Success Insights DISC. Backed by...
We’ve all said them. Those classic customer service phrases that feel polite, professional, even helpful. But here’s the thing: some of the most common expressions in customer service are actually doing more harm than good. They sound robotic. They...
Dealing with difficult customers is one of the toughest challenges in customer service especially for frontline staff who face it daily. Whether it’s a frustrated parent at a childcare centre, a demanding visitor at the library, or an unhappy customer in retail,...
Customers leave a supplier for a variety of reasons, often related to poor service, unmet expectations, or better alternatives. 1. Poor Customer Service Slow response times, lack of support, or rude interactions drive customers away. Solution: Improve customer service...
Whether you’re assisting a frustrated library visitor or reassuring a nervous parent dropping off their child, having a go-to cheat sheet can make all the difference. We at SPARKLE Training have put together a must-have customer service cheat sheet to handle any...
We’re often trained in Customer Service to default to “I’m sorry” when dealing with difficult customers. While an apology can sometimes help, overusing it can make your team seem insincere, or even at fault when they aren’t. Instead, there are more effective ways to...
A strong company culture centred around customer satisfaction can be the key differentiator between success and failure. When employees are aligned with customer needs, they create exceptional experiences that bring loyalty and long-term growth. Here’s how to...
At Sparkle Training, we know that exceptional customer service in childcare centres and libraries requires understanding the unique needs of children, parents & families, and library patrons. Every interaction is an opportunity to build trust, solve problems, and...
