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Modern Business Communication & Telephone Etiquette Training Course

Modern Business Communication and Telephone Etiquette

Enhance business communication: master email and telephone etiquette, structure clear messages, and improve customer service.

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Date Venue Duration
Available on Request Sandton 2 Days Register Now

Course Accreditation

This training program is accredited and mapped to the following unit standards:

  • 8976: Write for a wide range of contexts (NQF Level 4, Credits 5)

  • 14348/7790: Process incoming and outgoing telephone calls

Course Introduction

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective communication is crucial in maintaining professionalism and efficiency. Whether through email or telephone, the way professionals communicate significantly impacts an organization’s image and success. This comprehensive two-day Modern Business Communication & Telephone Etiquette training course combines essential skills in modern business email etiquette and telephone communication to help participants develop professional, clear, and impactful communication strategies.

 

Participants will gain practical insights into structuring emails, refining writing techniques, and mastering telephone conversations. The Prospen course integrates current trends, ensuring alignment with contemporary business communication standards.

Course Objectives

Upon completing this Modern Business Communication & Telephone Etiquette workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Understand and apply essential email and telephone etiquette principles.

  • Structure and organize thoughts effectively for both emails and telephone interactions.

  • Utilize best practices for planning and structuring written and verbal communication.

  • Adjust communication style for clarity, professionalism, and impact.

  • Use plain English techniques for concise and direct messaging.

  • Master tone, voice, and customer service strategies in telephone conversations.

  • Handle difficult callers and challenging email communications effectively.

  • Implement modern trends in business communication.

Who should attend?

  • Managers, Executives, and Non-Executives

  • Administrative and Sales Support Staff

  • Customer Service Representatives

  • Professionals seeking to enhance their communication skills

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Training Methodology

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Training Outline

Mastering Modern Email Communication

Module 1: Foundations of Effective Communication

  • The role of communication in business

  • Choosing the right communication medium

  • Overcoming common communication barriers

  • Tone and professionalism in writing

  • Recognizing and correcting grammatical errors

Module 2: Structuring Clear & Impactful Messages

  • Crafting messages that are clear, specific, and objective

  • Sentence and paragraph structuring techniques

  • Proper punctuation for clarity

Module 3: Advanced Email Etiquette & Techniques

  • Writing emails with clear objectives and structure

  • The business writing process: Planning, drafting, revising, proofreading

  • Tailoring messages for different audiences

  • Active vs. Passive voice in emails

  • Crisis communication strategies: Objectivity and factual accuracy

Module 4: Refinement & Continuous Improvement

  • Eliminating redundant words and phrases

  • Formatting and structuring professional emails

  • Developing a personalized action plan for communication growth

Telephone Etiquette & Professional Verbal Communication

Module 5: Elements of Professional Telephone Communication

  • The formula for customer service excellence

  • Projecting a professional image through voice and tone

  • Standardized telephone communication formats

  • Overcoming communication barriers in telephone interactions

Module 6: Effective Telephone Techniques

  • Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of your voice

  • Using active and passive voice appropriately

  • Employing the right tone for different scenarios

  • Handling objections and resistance professionally

Module 7: Handling Different Caller Types & Situations

  • Strategies for managing difficult callers (angry, passive, talkative, demanding)

  • Using appropriate phrases and responses

  • Caller analysis for effective communication

  • Role-play exercises for practical application

Module 8: Closing Conversations & Ensuring Follow-Ups

  • Ending calls professionally and effectively

  • Documenting call details for business efficiency

  • Strategies for maintaining a professional tone in all interactions

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Success Stories

Discover how our courses enhance professionals’ effectiveness in their workplaces.

SBV
Advanced reporting writing and presentation skills
"Facilitator was phenomenal and this was one the best Facilitated courses I attended"
Roadfund
Emotional intelligence and personal mastery
"The training was conducted perfectly and gave us a good knowledge that when we get back, it is going to be able to answer all the challenges we were facing."
PSPF
Advanced Presentation Skills
"Great workshop and class which allowed for engagement"
Eswatini Electricity Company
Emotional intelligence  - Think like a leader
"Extremely happy with course content and facilitators articulation skills. Very knowledgeable too and really made reflect on my own life as we were going along ie. what areas need attention in my life."

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