Copy of The Art of Listening

Published on May 20, 2017

"The Art of Listening," is a customer satisfaction training presentation deck prepared by Kitsap Community Resources/CRD for family development specialist or anyone who works in client services.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

TEAM Building

Training Series

The Art of Listening

brings a client to Kitsap Community Resources

Regardless of the crisis that
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Housing and Community Support Services
Early Learning and Family Services
Employment and Training
Energy Assistance
Weatherization

At the heart of their issue 

than anything else

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they're being heard

Every client wants to know 

Even if they don't

get their way 
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Clients are more apt to respond

with reason and understanding

Knowing someone
has listened and
heard what they've said

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Skillful Listening

  • compliments the client
  • shows concern
  • builds trust
  • and is the foundation of a good relationship
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While some believe listening is simply waiting for their chance to talk,
skillful listeners listen for understanding

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Certain behaviors demonstrate

this skill of listening to "hear" 
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Undistracted body language

Facing Forward
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Maintained eye contact

Taking notes

as your client talks 
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asking open-ended questions

who, what, when, where, how? 

Also, by ending with a clarifying question

"So what I hear you saying is...?"
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Taken as a whole these skills can improve

your ability to listen and hear your client 
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And the more you practice

the better listener you become 
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Thank You

For "listening" 

for all that you do to serve our clients! 

The Art of Listening

KCR/CRD Customer Satisfaction Training Series. 2017