Articles - Skill Development

Continuous skill development keeps contact centre teams sharp, adaptable, and motivated. This section brings together expert insights, frameworks, and hands-on advice to help you identify, build, and sustain the skills your people need to succeed. You’ll find content covering technical know-how, communication, problem-solving, and leadership, along with guidance on personal growth and career progression. Each resource is designed to help managers and trainers create meaningful development plans that drive both individual and organisational success.

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Complementary Words for Customer Service
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The 7 Cs of Effective Communication
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The Top 10 Customer Service Questions
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The Secret to Dealing With Awkward Customers
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How to Develop Empathy as a Skill in Your Frontline Teams
Soft skills every agent needs to know before going live
5 Soft Skills Every Agent Needs Before Taking Their First Call
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21 Ways to Say “I’m Sorry” and Apologize to a Customer for Bad Service
Reassurance Statements for Customer service
Reassurance Statements in Customer Service – With Examples
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NATO Phonetic Alphabet – Free Download
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A Quick Guide to Call Listening
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15 Ways to Build Rapport With Customers
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The Top 10 Acknowledgement Statements for Customer Service
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Australian Phonetic Alphabet – Free Download
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100 Complimentary Words and Phrases to Use in Customer Service
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Inclusive Language for Ramadan in the Contact Centre
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Complication Is Everywhere – Why Aren’t We Used to It?
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Empathy Statements for Customer Service With Examples
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AER Statements for Customer Service
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The Best De-Escalation Techniques
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The Top 25 Positive Words and Phrases for Customer Service
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How to Utilize Tone of Voice in the Contact Centre
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The Top 50 Words to Describe Yourself on Your CV in 2026
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Everybody Needs Some Maths and Basic Stats
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How to Handle Contacts From Challenging Customers