by Sienna Anderson | Jun 24, 2026 | Customer Service Excellence, Leadership, Sparkle News
By Sofía Silva Berenguer at Sparkle Training – For day-care centre directors and library managers – June 2026 The leaders I work with in day-care and library services tell me they don’t have enough time. And they’re right that something isn’t working. But...
by Sienna Anderson | Jun 10, 2026 | Customer Retention, Customer Service Excellence, Education + Learnings, Sparkle News
Using Customer Feedback to Improve Service Performance No organisation actually enjoys receiving customer complaints. In childcare centres and libraries, complaints can feel particularly personal because staff work hard every day to support children, families, and...
by Sienna Anderson | Apr 28, 2026 | Customer Retention, Customer Service Excellence, Sparkle News
What Makes a Customer “Difficult” and How to Handle It Professionally Every customer service team has one. The customer whose name alone creates tension. The one described in team conversations as “hard work,” “demanding,” or simply “difficult.” In one organisation we...
by Sienna Anderson | Apr 14, 2026 | Customer Retention, Customer Service Excellence, Sparkle News
Every customer-facing role comes with its challenges, and one of the most common is dealing with difficult customers. Whether you are working in a library or a childcare setting, these interactions can feel stressful, personal, and at times overwhelming. However, what...
by Sienna Anderson | Apr 1, 2026 | Customer Retention, Customer Service Excellence, Sparkle News
First impressions are everything in customer service. Whether it is a parent walking into a childcare centre for the first time or a visitor approaching the front desk at a library, those initial moments shape perception, trust, and long-term relationships. In...
