Getting to the Heart of Field Service ™
Give your engineers the professional customer service skills they need with the complete training program for perfect customer-focused field service calls. Developed specifically for technology-based industries, Getting to the Heart of Field Service™ teaches your employees the skills they need to interact positively with customers in the field. Engineers will leave the program feeling motivated and excited about their job, and ready to deliver world-class service.
This course is presented either via blended learning (which include on-line modules and follow-up classroom sessions), or in the classroom.
Course content:
Module 1: Showing Customers You Care
- Combining technical know-how with interpersonal skills
- Recognizing and addressing customers’ non-technical needs
- Integrating ethics and values into the job
"The training was great for the entire team. It improved the customer service skills and put the entire team on the same page speaking the same customer service language." Michael Thome, DVS Sr. FE Manager, Motorola
Module 2: Making a Positive Impression
- Projecting a positive image
- Using simple, positive language
- Understanding the power of body language
Module 3: Establishing a Relationship
- Creating a professional impression when greeting customers
- Setting customer expectations for service
- Building rapport with customers
"I've been in the business of customer service for over 20 years. This is the best customer soft skills class or course I have ever seen." Dan Berdar, Field Execution Specialist, Worldwide Technologies, Inc. (formerly BancTec)
Module 4: Understanding the Issue and the Customer’s Concern
- Using an efficient questioning strategy
- Honing your listening skills
- Confirming your understanding
Module 5: Sizing Up and Managing the Situation
- Classifying and working the problem
- Handling requests for increased scope of work
- Briefing the customer
Module 6: Ending the Call
- Adding value and closing the call
- Documenting the call
- Following-up after the call
Module 7: Managing Challenging Situations
- Staying positive under pressure
- Cooling down challenging situations
- Escalating the call
An Innovative Learning Model
Recent studies show that effective learning depends overwhelmingly on the support provided before and after training. Impact’s programs incorporate an innovative learning system that turns the traditional training model upside down and places the emphasis on the entire learning process.
Learn more about our innovative learning model, the Impact Learning System™
Create Sustainable Behavior Change
Impact has all the tools you need to create sustainable behavior change.
- Getting to the Heart of Field Service™ includes job aids and action plans so engineers start improving immediately after class.
- The program also includes four weeks of on-the-job activities — all at no additional cost.
- Our complementary coaching program Making It Happen™ teaches front-line supervisors and managers how to set goals at the team and individual level and how to coach toward those goals.
- Certification and recognition programs reward success and provide stepping stones on the path to continuous improvement.
After completing Getting to the Heart of Field Service™, employees will feel good about their accomplishments, customers will rave about your excellent service, and you'll feel proud of your contribution to the success of your company.

