Handling Challenging Calls: 1-Day Interactive Workshop in Chicago, IL

Learn proven techniques to calm angry callers, regain call control, and resolve complaints professionally and confidently.

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1. Groups of three or more receive a 10% discount

2. Organizations hosting an in-house session with 10+ participants enjoy a 15% discount.

Certificate: None

Duration: 8 Hours

Course Delivery: Classroom / Virtual

Language: English

Credits: 8

Course Overview:

It’s no fun being on the receiving end of a frustrated angry shouting caller who just had a bad customer experience and out to get his/her revenge, particularly when the caller’s issue was not even your fault in the first place. This one day program will help you teach call center agents a simple but powerful 3 step process. Using this process, agents will be able to calm angry callers down and regain and maintain control of the call and handle the situation confidently and professionally. Agents will be able to diffuse the angry caller's strong emotions, bring the focus back to the issue and concentrate on working together collaboratively to resolve his/her problem.

Learning Objectives:

After completing this course, delegates will be able to:

● Understand and follow a 3 step process for handling angry callers.
● Discover the importance of fixing the caller first before fixing the problem.
● Understand the value of complaints and how the best caller experiences can come out of the worst service breakdowns.
● Explore the value of being resilient and having ownership of callers issues and problems.

Target Audience:

Call center customer service agents and support staff who deal with angry callers on a regular basis.

Why is it Right Fit for You?

This program is ideal if you regularly handle emotionally charged customer interactions and want to respond with confidence rather than stress. It provides a structured yet practical framework to calm frustrated callers, take ownership of issues, and resolve complaints professionally. By mastering these techniques, you can reduce call escalations, improve customer satisfaction, and build personal resilience in a demanding customer service environment.

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Can this Handling Angry and Difficult Callers training be customized for our contact center?

Yes, we offer customized in-house programs tailored to your call center’s specific challenges, customer profiles, escalation patterns, and service standards. The training can incorporate real call scenarios, quality benchmarks, and internal procedures to ensure maximum relevance and measurable improvements in complaint resolution and customer satisfaction.

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