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Day 3--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Topic: Handling Complaints > Using Our Heads--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Objective: Team members will explore ways that using our heads helps us handle complaints.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Preparation: Prepare to lead a brainstorming activity that challenges team members to identify specific ways to use their heads while handling complaints. OPTION: Conduct the activity in three teams.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Instructions: To introduce the topic, SAY: Our Pre-Shifts this week focus on handling complaints diplomatically and sensitively. At the close of our last Pre-Shift, each of us was asked to share the day’s information with a team member who was not present. ASK: Who will tell us briefly about what you shared? ALLOW one or two team members to share. LEAD APPLAUSE for the stories. SAY: Our “heads, hearts, and hands” service model guides us to remain professional and to show people that we understand their needs. ASK: What are the three guidelines for each of the parts of the model? (See answers below.)•Head – Think, observe, listen•Heart – Empathize, apologize, personalize•Hands – Act, exceed, ensure To introduce the activity, SAY: Today, we will brainstorm things ways that we can use our heads to deal with a complaint. CONDUCT the activity.•If leading only a question-and-answer activity, ASK: What are some specific things we should… ◦Think about? (Answers: Potential issues, professional behavior, the process for reducing tension)◦Observe? (Answers: Our surroundings, body language)◦Listen to? (Answers: The complainer’s words and tone of voice)◦ALLOW two or three responses for each category as time permits. ACKNOWLEDGE team members’ sharing. •If conducting the small team activity:◦FORM three small teams and INSTRUCT them to choose a leader. ASSIGN brainstorming categories as follows: ◾Team 1: Think ◾Team 2: Observe◾Team 3: Listen◦SAY: For the next couple of minutes, discuss the question: “What are some specific things we should think about or do in this category?” Be prepared to share your answers when finished. I will keep track of time.◦SIGNAL the start of the activity. ALLOW one full minute and then SIGNAL the stop. DEBRIEF answers. As necessary, ADD the recommended responses. ASK: What are the key points from today’s discussion? ALLOW two or three responses. CHALLENGE team members to do one thing today to think, observe or listen to someone who is complaining or who appears to be disappointed in a situation at the hotel. NOTIFY them that they will be asked to report on their progress during the next Pre-Shift. To wrap up the conversation, SAY: Whether we serve guests or internal customers, using our heads while someone is complaining or expressing disappointment shows the other person that we care and that we are committed to resolving the problem. Thank you for participating in today’s activity.
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