"A Complaint Is a Gift" is a guide to understanding and handling customer complaints effectively, viewing them as opportunities for improvement and customer loyalty recovery. It provides a three-step formula for complaint handling, explores the impact of internet complaints, and discusses the importance of developing mental fortitude to handle complaints without becoming emotionally upset.
The target group of "A Complaint Is a Gift" are individuals and businesses who handle customer complaints, including customer service representatives, managers, and leaders.
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"A Complaint Is a Gift" by Janelle Barlow and Victoria Holtz provides a comprehensive guide on how to transform customer complaints into valuable feedback for business growth. The authors argue that complaints should be viewed as gifts, as they offer insights into areas of the business that need improvement. The book provides practical tools and exercises to help individuals and organizations handle complaints effectively and with emotional resilience. It introduces the concept of the Gift Formula, a three-step process for handling complaints, and identifies four types of complainers. The book also explores the impact of the internet on customer complaints and provides strategies for managing online feedback.
Janelle Barlow is a renowned businesswoman and global speaker, specializing in areas such as customer service and emotional intelligence in business. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration and has worked in various industries, including education, communication, and consulting.
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