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Dealing with Difficult Customer Situations Training

(Also known as How to Control Your Elephant Training)

Say The Right Things, At The Right Time, Every Time.


Elevana's course, known as "How To Control Your Elephant", equips participants with essential skills and strategies to handle difficult customers and complaints.

Empower your sales, construction and customer service teams with the confidence to navigate challenging situations effectively.

Course Overview:


  • Master the art of saying the right things at the right time and in the right order.
  • Discover the power of 5 Key Thoughts and our unique "Helping Hand" tool.
  • Learn practical tips to remain calm and maintain composure during tense situations.
  • Develop empathy and learn when and how to say 'no' with confidence.
  • Understand effective apology techniques and common phrases to avoid.
  • Explore email communication strategies for concise and effective responses.

Course Format; Face To Face or Virtual the Choice Is Yours


Choose from a 4-hour virtual classroom session or a 5-hour face-to-face session. Practice real-life scenarios and gain confidence in taking control of any situation.

Homebuyers bring emotions along with their belongings. Elevana’s Dealing with Difficult Customer Situations training will help your team control difficult situations and ensure the right response is given every time.

Testimonials

Customer Situations Training

"I’d just like to thank you for conducting the “How to control your elephant” course yesterday. There was a real buzz of excitement from the team at having these new tools which will allow them to effectively, and confidently, deal with our customers. It was a day well spent by all of us."

Crest Nicholson South West

"I can highly recommend this training to any customer service team. Not only is Malcolm’s approach authentic, inspiring and engaging, but the content is transferable in a multitude of scenarios both in and out of the workplace. Malcolm is a guru when it comes to his subject matter, thus making him credible to all audiences …"

St Modwen

"Very informative and really made me think about how I respond to customers."

"Malcolm our trainer was very good, Great ways & techniques of how to approach & deal with our clients."

"It was very well structured and without any awkward role playing, which was a positive as most people hate that."

Delegates Feedback

"The course gave me a completely different perspective on how to speak with customers."

"I particularly like the elements that touched on structuring the written communication, Cant, Because, Can.....by For me this streamlined structure will save time with unnecessarily lengthy emails."

"Very practical suggestions and clear presentation. It was engaging without putting anyone on the spot. The balance was just right. I've started applying the principles taught and am getting good results."

Delegates Feedback

"Interesting and made you think about the impact of what you communicate orally and in writing and the need to stop and think - not to be reactive."

"The training was absolutely fantastic. Every part of it was relevant and what I have been taught I will use every day. I've been in the job 5 years and am always looking for ways to improve, so this just goes to show this training is fantastic for new starters as well as those of us that have been here for longer periods. Thank you."

Delegates Feedback

    Lead Contact

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    Malcolm Pitcher

    Managing Director

    “Let Elevana Help Your Staff Turn Difficult Situations Into Manageable Conversations.”

    Contact us to learn more about our Dealing with Difficult Customer Situations course.