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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8 ‘Soft Skills’ Training Exercises
Zen and the Art of Handling Angry Customers
How to Say No to a Customer – With Examples
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The Best Ways to Communicate With Upset Customers
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How to Deal With Difficult Customers
5 Simple Tips for Improving Tone of Voice in Customer Service
The Best Words to Rescue an Unhappy Customer Experience
How to cross sell in your call centre
A Guide to Writing a Successful CV
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Alternatives to Saying “Don’t Worry” to Customers
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Inclusive Language for Ramadan in the Contact Centre
Sales Techniques: Conversational Selling
How to Build an Emotional Connection with Customers
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The Secret to Dealing With Awkward Customers
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14 Chat Etiquette Tips for Better Customer Conversations
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5 Ways to Rethink Contact Centre Training
How to Coach Agents for Attitude
Do You Know How to Make a Great First Impression?
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Should We Teach Contact Centre Staff to Touch Type?
Words and Phrases an Advisor Should NEVER Say to an Angry Customer
Sales Through Service: The Right Way to Up-sell in the Contact Centre
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How to Avoid Serving Customers on Autopilot
How to Receive Job Feedback… Without Becoming Defensive
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How to Take Ideas From Conference to Contact Centre