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At Your Service: Calamities, Catastrophes, and Other Curiosities of Customer Service [Paperback]

Hal Becker (Author)
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Book Description

September 4, 1998
Customer service woes that'll make you laugh out loud -and cringe in fear

Let's face it. Getting good customer service these days is about as easy as winning the lottery. In this enlightening collection of true stories, Hal Becker takes a look at how bad customer service has gotten and what can be done to improve it. On the up side-the book features companies which are the best at meeting customers' needs and giving hassle-free help (rather than a lot of lip).

"Hal Becker has done it again. . . . a light-hearted approach to a serious issue facing all businesses today . . . how to serve and keep customers."-Ray Gross, Senior Vice President, ADT Security Services

"Hal Becker's new book is a classic about customer service. It has given me a lot to think about and a new motivation to always satisfy the customer."-Pat Williams, General Manager, Orlando Magic

"This is a great book for anyone whose livelihood depends on serving consumers or customers. Those who manage service environments would do well to require their employees to read these instructive stories. It's a fun way to do important training."-Joel Hyatt, Founder, Hyatt Legal Services

"Hal Becker's creative 'what should be done' approach makes the anecdotal stories a unique training book on customer service, one that is entertaining and educational."-Peter T. Gaugn, President & CEO, PIP Printing

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This often hilarious guide offers 50 true customer service stories which range from the stellar to the appalling. Hal Becker, a specialist in sales and customer service, has experienced the good, the bad, and the ugly in customer service and uses his experiences to illustrate the universal do's and don'ts of customer service. After each story of less-than-impressive customer service, Becker includes sections on what could have been done to improve the situation. There are also plenty of stories of exceptional customer service and tips on how to emulate these companies. Also included are the essential ingredients of strong customer service which include commitment, teamwork, flexibility, and quality standards.

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Customer service woes that'll make you laugh out loud -and cringe in fear

Let's face it. Getting good customer service these days is about as easy as winning the lottery. In this enlightening collection of true stories, Hal Becker takes a look at how bad customer service has gotten and what can be done to improve it. On the up side-the book features companies which are the best at meeting customers' needs and giving hassle-free help (rather than a lot of lip).

"Hal Becker has done it again. . . . a light-hearted approach to a serious issue facing all businesses today . . . how to serve and keep customers."-Ray Gross, Senior Vice President, ADT Security Services

"Hal Becker's new book is a classic about customer service. It has given me a lot to think about and a new motivation to always satisfy the customer."-Pat Williams, General Manager, Orlando Magic

"This is a great book for anyone whose livelihood depends on serving consumers or customers. Those who manage service environments would do well to require their employees to read these instructive stories. It's a fun way to do important training."-Joel Hyatt, Founder, Hyatt Legal Services

"Hal Becker's creative 'what should be done' approach makes the anecdotal stories a unique training book on customer service, one that is entertaining and educational."-Peter T. Gaugn, President & CEO, PIP Printing

Product Details

  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (September 4, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0471255424
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471255420
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,712,151 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Read, May 3, 2002
This review is from: At Your Service: Calamities, Catastrophes, and Other Curiosities of Customer Service (Paperback)
I work in Customer Service and have been reading a lot of Customer Service related books. I really enjoyed reading this book. It is insightful and funny at the same time. And as many times as the author mentioned his first book, that makes me want to go out and buy it also. I would recommend this book to anyone working with the public.
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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Now this is great service!, August 21, 1999
This review is from: At Your Service: Calamities, Catastrophes, and Other Curiosities of Customer Service (Paperback)
Hal Becker has done it again! At Your Service is a great book describing the ups and downs of customer service. Even though every one talks a good game, Hal shows that only some are able to deliver. The book is funny, interesting, and thought provoking. I recommend it to any student of marketing, business, or human nature. It's sure to become a classic. Way to go Hal.
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