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Posts for IT professionals about IT customer service, emotional intelligence, how to be a better listener, dealing with difficult people, stress management, and similar topics to help IT pros build great careers and relationships.

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5 Essential Customer Service Skills You and Your I.T. Employees Need to Learn

CIOs, IT managers, MSP owners, and IT pros: Your customer service skills are more important now than ever before. Your ability to provide excellent customer service not only enhances the reputation of all IT people but also ensures smooth interactions between technical experts and end-users. Here are the five essential customer service skills for IT […]

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Collecting Customer Service Feedback: Tips for CIOs, IT Managers, and MSP Owners

Collecting customer service feedback is critical for Chief Information Officers (CIOs), IT Managers, and Managed Service Provider (MSP) owners aiming to refine their services and ensure customer satisfaction. Gathering insights through various channels is crucial in identifying areas for improvement and enhancing overall service quality. Tools for Collecting Customer Feedback A common method for obtaining

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3 Simple Ways for IT Pros to Get Better CSAT Scores

Customer satisfaction (CSAT) is easy to overlook, but critically important to your career success. Here are three simple ways you can improve your CSAT scores, regardless of how you’re being measured. (CIOs, IT managers, and MSP owners: share these three tips with your teams!) These three simple rules: good communication, proactivity, and a thirst for

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Key IT Customer Service Skills: Conflict and Resolution

Key IT Customer Service Skills: Conflict and Resolution

Conflict happens in the workplace, whether we like it or not. Some people aren’t bothered by it, even drawn to it; others avoid it at all costs. Regardless of whether you’re drawn to it or avoid it, conflict resolution is one of the necessary customer service skills for career success in IT or any other

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Best Practices for Elevating the MSP Customer Experience

Your success as a Managed Service Provider (MSP) is based, in large part, on customer experience. It can set your business apart, help to build customer loyalty, and accelerate your company’s growth. However, creating a superior customer experience requires a comprehensive understanding of your customer’s needs and expectations. Here, we’ll explore some proven tactics to

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Best Wishes for 2024

2023 is nearly at its end. Here are my best wishes for you, as CIOs, IT managers, MSP owners, and IT professionals: May you navigate the ever-changing, ever-evolving world of technology with wisdom, compassion, and grace. Remember, your success lies not in pursuing technology for its own sake but in harnessing technology to serve your

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6 Steps in a Successful Tech Support Session from the Customer Service Pros

Customer service pros know there are six steps in a successful tech support session. Understanding and using them helps ensure your customer is satisfied, both with the technical solution and the manner in which you handled their issue. What is Technical Support? Technical support is essential to any successful service or product, as it helps

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5 Levels of Listening During a Customer Service Call

Leaders who listen effectively are more successful. For IT teams, becoming a better listener is a key way to set apart good leaders from great ones. In this blog, we will explore the five levels of listening and their impact on leadership. From ignoring to empathetic listening, we’ll delve into each level and explain why

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What is Professionalism in the Workplace

Professionalism in the workplace is a key to your career success. Whether you are a Chief Information Officer (CIO), an IT manager, or an IT professional, understanding and embodying professionalism is crucial for personal growth and organizational achievement. Professionalism is a key part of leadership, whether you’re in an official leadership position or not. But

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