Frontline Receptionist Skills

Training and Development

The Frontline Receptionist training course will provide these important staff members with the knowledge and practical skills they need to add value to your brand experience with customers and staff members.

Receptionists and frontline staff everywhere are a vital part of the office front desk environment, helping to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly. In addition they are often the first point of contact your clients have with your organisation, providing a moment of truth that can be critical in establishing a positive, professional impression of your brand.

The course will address frequently asked questions such as:

  • What skills should I have to be a great receptionist?
  • How do I deal with difficult customers professionally on the telephone?
  • How should I receive, greet and treat visitors?
  • How to multitask and remain organized?
  • How can I present myself and my company well?

Who should attend?

  • Receptionists
  • Frontline staff
Outline

Training Outline

Receptionist skills

  • How to be a great receptionist
  • Easy problem-solving techniques
  • How to organize Meetings
  • How to monitor and maintain security
  • Tips for a clean, neat reception area

Essential Communication Skills for Receptionists

  • Essential Written skills
  • Essential verbal communication skills
  • How to present yourself well
  • How to receive, greet and treat Visitors 
  • Telephone etiquette and powerful telephone tips
  • Answering calls
  • Making calls
  • Do’s of good telephone etiquette
  • Don’ts of good telephone etiquette
  • Zero tolerance examples

Organisational Skills

  • How to multi-task
  • What is prioritization?
  • How can I make it work for me?
  • What to do when I report to more than one person?
  • 11 Prioritization Strategies to Help You Arrange Your Tasks
  • 4 Planning Models to help with Time Management and Prioritizing

 Workload management

  • What is workload management?
  • Why is workload management important?
  • The five-step guide to workload management

The importance of internal and external customer service

  • What is excellent customer service?
  • Customer service principles to deliver excellent customer service
  • Do’s of customer service
Information

Additional Information

Course Duration: 1 Day

Presented : In-house and online

In-Person/In-House Training Includes:

  • Comprehensive Manual
  • Framed Certificate of Attendance
  • Notepad & Pen
  • Attendance Register
  • Delegate Feedback Form
  • Competency Test
  • Facilitator Feedback Report

On-line Training Includes:

  • Comprehensive Manual
  • Certificate of Attendance
  • Attendance Register
  • Delegate Feedback Form
  • Competency Test
  • Facilitator Feedback Report