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You're juggling customer interactions and speedy service in a rush. How do you find the perfect balance?

In the thick of a busy period, striking the right balance between attentive service and promptness is essential. Here's how to maintain equilibrium:

- Establish a triage system. Quickly assess customer needs and prioritize assistance accordingly.

- Use technology to your advantage. Implement systems that streamline ordering or checkout processes.

- Train for efficiency. Regular drills in peak-time protocols ensure your team knows how to handle the rush.

Curious about other strategies for balancing service quality with speed during busy times?

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You're juggling customer interactions and speedy service in a rush. How do you find the perfect balance?

In the thick of a busy period, striking the right balance between attentive service and promptness is essential. Here's how to maintain equilibrium:

- Establish a triage system. Quickly assess customer needs and prioritize assistance accordingly.

- Use technology to your advantage. Implement systems that streamline ordering or checkout processes.

- Train for efficiency. Regular drills in peak-time protocols ensure your team knows how to handle the rush.

Curious about other strategies for balancing service quality with speed during busy times?

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    Karina Córdova Ambríz

    Gerente Comercial | Sales Team Leader | Hunter Leader Sr | Sales Manager | KAM | B2B | B2C | Experta en Gestión de Negocios, Incremento, Sostenibilidad y Rentabilidad en Ventas, Equipos de Alto Rendimiento

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    En mi experiencia he logrado el equilibrio con los siguientes puntos clave: 1. Priorización inteligente: No todos los clientes requieren la misma profundidad de atención. Identificar rápidamente qué tipo de interacción necesita cada uno permite brindar un servicio ágil 2. Comunicación efectiva: Ser claro, conciso y empático ahorra tiempo sin perder cercanía. Un tono seguro y proactivo transmite confianza. 3. Optimización de procesos: Si los equipos tienen herramientas adecuadas y flujos de trabajo eficientes, pueden responder con rapidez sin que la experiencia del cliente se vea afectada. No se trata de elegir entre velocidad o calidad, sino de integrar ambas con estrategias que faciliten interacciones fluidas y satisfactorias.

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    Amanda Lundy

    Mortgage Loan Originator at US Bank Home Mortgages

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    Prioritize 1st thing in the morning. Get the must do's done early. Set appointments. Make connections towards ens of day so appointments can be scheduled.

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    Houdaifa Msalki

    Butler | Concierge | Guest Relations | Night Relief | Receptionist The St. Regis | Luxury Hospitality Professional

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    Balancing guest interactions and speedy service in a fast-paced environment requires attentiveness, prioritization, and emotional intelligence. At the St. Regis, I learned to anticipate guest needs, minimizing reactive situations. Every interaction should feel warm yet efficient and meaningful, not lengthy. Prioritizing tasks by urgency ensures essential services are prompt without losing personal touches. Teamwork is key, with clear communication to maintain seamless service. In high-pressure moments, brief but thoughtful interactions and reading guest preferences help deliver exceptional service without compromise.

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    Yoany Manso

    Sommelier Mandarin Oriental Ritz Madrid

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    Encontrar el equilibrio perfecto entre la atención al cliente y la rapidez en el servicio es clave en la alta hostelería. Aquí hay algunas estrategias que pueden ayudarte: 1. Lectura del Cliente • Identifica rápidamente qué tipo de experiencia busca cada cliente: 2. Técnicas de Servicio Ágil sin Perder Elegancia 3. Coordinación con el Equipo 4. Dominio del Producto 5. Gestión del Estrés y Actitud Profesional. El objetivo es que el cliente sienta que tiene toda tu atención sin notar que estás gestionando múltiples servicios a la vez.

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    Marine Céline Geraci

    Founder & Art Director of @MaisonGeraci. Professional Image Trainer & Author of Le Petit Guide de la Tenue du Marié.

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    Une chose essentielle qui permet de garder une excellente qualité de service en heure de pointe ? La gestion du stress et de la pression. Restez linéaire. Le monde s’affole autour de vous ? Emmenez votre client dans une bulle d’écoute proactive, de prise de décision rapide et de douceur. Si vous réussissez à garder une distance avec l’agitation, vous transmettrez le message d’une personne sûre d’elle, qui sait ce qu’elle fait et en qui on peut avoir confiance. L’équilibre parfait entre service rapide dans l’urgence et interactions avec les clients est de rentrer en hyper focus. Oubliez vos pensées, concentrez-vous sur votre produit et les recherches de vos clients. Nous sommes loin d’imaginer à quel point notre cerveau peut être puissant.

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    Jessi D.

    Administrative Specialist at Bill Korum's Puyallup Nissan

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    In my experience, when juggling a high volume of customers all at once, I have found that acknowledging each customer right away and addressing the fact that there will be a little bit of a wait time makes the whole process smoother. Followed up with expressing gratitude for the customers patience to acknowledge the value of their time. If customers feel seen and valued, they are usually less likely to be upset by wait times and slower processing.

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    David Yánez Castillo

    Gastronomía | Administración de Alimentos y bebidas

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    Algo que me ha resultado útil es dejar la menor cantidad de detalles posibles al azar. Una lista de control o "checklist" claro y actualizado para cada posición encargada de la atención al cliente permite que la mayor cantidad de detalles estén cubiertos antes de empezar la función (el servicio). Con más detalles resueltos antes de las horas pico, tu cabeza y la de tu equipo tiene más calma para resolver menor cantidad de imprevistos. Es verdad que debemos mantener la calma y definir prioridades, pero parte de este principio está en resolver lo crucial antes de que empiece el servicio.

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    Augusto Ferreira

    Gerente geral na Pontes Hotéis & Resorts | Transformação de Experiências em Resultados | Foco em Operações, F&B e Cultura de Serviço

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    Para mim, é fundamental que o hóspede desde o momento da reserva perceba que estamos preocupados em lhe proporcionar uma experiência memorável. E também é importante deixarmos isso claro em todos os momentos de sua hospedagem. Olhando nos olhos, procurando saber como está a sua estada, cuidando para que em todas as interações tenham um sorriso sincero e uma atenção genuína. E para as avaliações, ter a mesma atenção. Dar feedback para todas e nos casos de pontuações relevantes, fazer contato com o hóspede para entender o que houve e demonstrar preocupação e garantir que estaremos fazendo as diligências necessárias para que problemas cimos os relatados não ocorram novamente.

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    Isaque Pereira

    Fiscal de Relacionamento Comercial na Light

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    Identificar a necessidade de cada cliente, e conceder todo suporte e atenção necessários para um excelente atendimento, nós da light, da equipe de leitura e entrega temos metas a cumprir mas sempre prezando pelo bom atendimento ao cliente e excelência ao realizar a tarefa.

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