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Quick Look Course Summary:Handling Difficult People & Situations Training Course
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  • Length: 1 day(s)

  • Price (at your venue): 1 Person R 4,811 EX VAT 3 Person R 3,654 EX VAT 10 Person R 2,719 EX VAT

  • Certification Type:Accredited

  • Locations & Venues: Off-site or in-house. We train in all major city centres throughout South Africa.

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    Handling Difficult People & Situations Training Course Course: Introduction

    • We like to call this course the Advanced Course in Communication, because dealing with difficult people requires an advanced skill set sometimes.
    • Understanding the personalities of difficult people is an asset in any business but particularly in the customer service area of business.

    Handling Difficult People & Situations Training Course Course :Course Outline

    1. The Difficult People in Your Life
    The Difficult Person in Your Life
    Personality Profiles of Difficult People

    2. How You See and Hear Difficult People
    How I Contribute to the Problem
    Beliefs
    Values
    Preferences and World View

    3. The Power of a Difficult Person
    Degrees of Difficulty
    Favourite Difficult Person
    First Response
    Getting Past the First Response
    Go, No Go

    4. Making a Plan and Finding the Words
    Planning to Deal with Difficult People
    Strategies for Dealing with Different Types

    5. Leading a Difficult Customer to a Better Outcome
    The LEAD Model
    Listen
    Explore
    Attend
    Deliver a Solution
    Being the Difficult Person
    Appreciative Inquiry

    Handling Difficult People & Situations Training Course Course: Course Duration

    1 day

    Who should attend: Handling Difficult People & Situations Training Course Course

    This course is intended for anyone who works in client services or customer support.

    **Quote does not include Any Exam Fees (if applicable)

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    Is this course accredited?

    BOTI offers a mix of SETA-accredited, internationally-certified (VMEdu) and non-accredited skills-programme courses. Please confirm a specific course's accreditation status with us when you enquire. All delegates receive a certificate of completion.

    Can this course be delivered in-house at our premises?

    Yes. Every BOTI course can be delivered on-site at your offices anywhere in South Africa, or at a scheduled public venue, and can be customised to your team and industry.

    How do I book or get a quote?

    Use the enquiry form on this page for a tailored quote, or call 011 882 8853 / email [email protected]. The course length and next public course date are shown in the Quick Look summary.

    Can this training count towards our B-BBEE scorecard?

    Yes - skills development training can contribute to your B-BBEE scorecard, and where learnerships apply you may also access SETA grants and the Section 12H tax allowance. Ask us how to structure it for maximum points.

    Do you tailor the training to our industry?

    Yes. Our training is built around your business, using practical, real-world examples relevant to your team and sector.

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