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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Customer Service: 50 Nice Words to Say to Someone
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Spanish Phonetic Alphabet – Free Download
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French Phonetic Alphabet – Free Download
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How to Handle Angry Customers in a Call Centre
Funnel Questions for Customer Service
How to Use Funnel Questions – With Examples
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How to Train Active Listening in the Call Centre – With Exercises
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How to Coach Empathy in the Contact Centre – With Three Training Exercises
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Techniques to Improve Call Control Skills
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The Right Words and Phrases to Use on a Sales Call
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Top 20 Examples of Rapport Building Statements
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The Best Courtesy Words and Expressions to Use in Customer Service
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How to Deal With a Talkative Customer
Call Centre Etiquette What Not to Say
15 Things You Should Never Say to a Customer
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25 Affirmative Words and Statements to Support Customers
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How to Bridge Silence on a Call
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The 5-Star Customer Service Skills Your Team Really Need
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13 Clever Tactics for Dealing With an Angry Phone Call
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25 Tips to Make Your Telesales People More Productive
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Positive Statements to Increase Customer Satisfaction
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The Best Ways to Start and End a Customer Conversation
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Open Questions to Use in Customer Service
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Comedy Phonetic Alphabet – Free Download
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Customer Service Language – With Examples
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How to Deal With an Indecisive Customer