We stand with Ukraine.Notice: Effective with this post, we’re testing the use of short videos and blog posts mixed in with our more traditional videos and posts. Leave a comment and let us know what you think! If you like them, we’ll keep doing them. As an IT professional, it’s important to be aware of and respect the …
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Whether you’re a CIO, IT manager, or MSP owner, you understand that your company thrives when your IT team can quickly solve tech problems. You may have also observed how the right words from an IT customer service person helps your customers or other team members feel validated and empowered. This is the work of …
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As a CIO, IT manager, or MSP/TSP owner, you understand how vital it is for your IT customer service team to communicate effectively with customers and teammates. Interpersonal skills are central to every person-to-person interaction. Whether interacting professionally or personally, interpersonal communication skills provide the opportunity to eliminate hurtful communication and build trust that will …
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As a CIO, IT manager, or MSP owner, you already know the role good customer service plays in customer retention, customer satisfaction, and customer loyalty. But what if you’re ready to take it to the next level? These are the customer relations skills to prioritize if you want to kick your IT customer service up …
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Should you add customer service skills to your list of required training modules for your IT employees? Is it really necessary when the ever-changing tech landscape requires near-constant skill upgrades already? The truth is, as a CIO, MSP owner, or IT manager, you can’t afford to skip customer service training for employees in any position. …
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Emotional intelligence (EI) is widely recognized as critical to workplace success. Regardless, many in the IT industry still prioritize technical skills. In reality, technology professionals need both tech and emotional skills for success. Four skill areas comprise emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. Within each area are specific skills a person needs …
CIOs, IT managers, and MSP/TSP owners: Suppose your customer and end-user feedback indicates that somewhere there’s an information disconnect. So how do you solve it? If you’re like most CIOs, MSPs and IT managers, you’ll analyze written communication, evaluate your employees’ IT skills, or chalk it up to a customer’s inability to clearly articulate their …
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There’s nothing more valuable to a CIO, IT manager, or MSP owner than a good employee. If you’ve got team members with a wealth of company knowledge and rock-solid IT skills who already fit effortlessly into the company culture, it only makes sense to do everything in your power to keep them around. That’s where …
How CIOs and IT Managers Benefit From Reskilling IT Teams in Customer Service Read More »
Is customer service important? The answer is yes! Customer service has both short-term and long-term implications. Consider this real-life experience: I needed some short-sleeved shirts. My long-time clothing store had closed all its Seattle locations, so I decided to try Men’s Warehouse. As I entered the store, a sales clerk mumbled a greeting. I explained …
CIOs, IT managers, and MSP owners, when you want to improve workplace culture and increase employee satisfaction, you may consider strategies like improving workflow, increasing flexibility, boosting pay, or adding benefits. Studies show that one of the most influential factors of employee happiness is positive relationships with coworkers. By offering emotional intelligence training for employees, …
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