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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The Top 25 Positive Words and Phrases for Customer Service
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The Top 50 Words to Describe Yourself on Your CV in 2025
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UK Phonetic Alphabet – Free Download
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The Top 10 Acknowledgement Statements for Customer Service
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100 Complimentary Words and Phrases to Use in Customer Service
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Empathy Statements for Customer Service With Examples
Call Centre Power Words for Customer Service
100 Power Words to Use in Customer Service with Examples
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21 Ways to Say “I’m Sorry” and Apologize to a Customer for Bad Service
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AER Statements for Customer Service
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Australian Phonetic Alphabet – Free Download
Questioning Techniques
6 Effective Questioning Techniques for Customer Service
Best Tips, Phrases and Words to Use for Building Rapport
Best Tips, Phrases and Words to Use for Building Rapport
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10 Catchy Greeting Examples for Customer Service
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15 Ways to Build Rapport With Customers
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27 Positive Statements to Use In Difficult Situations
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What to Say to an Angry Customer
Reassurance Statements for Customer service
Reassurance Statements in Customer Service – With Examples
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Positive Language for Customer Service Conversations – With Examples
Replace negative Words With Positive Words
Negative VS Positive Words in Customer Service – With Examples
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“I’d Like to Speak to a Manager” – 7 Ways to Deal With Difficult Customers
TED Questions for Customer Service
15 TED Questions for Customer Service – With Examples
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26 Great Techniques for Showing Real Empathy in Customer Service
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NATO Phonetic Alphabet – Free Download
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How to Handle Contacts From Challenging Customers