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the problem, so control your own
emotions, offer a major apology
and answer questions respectfully.
Stand in the customer’s shoes
for a minute. This bad news may
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don’t completely understand, such
as increasing pressure from an
employer, adding demands to their
personal schedule or stressing
limitations of a budget. Empathy
toward those concerns shows the
customer that their satisfaction
is still your first priority, which
might save the relationship.

Prioritize tracking the progress of
fixing the problem, and give the
customer regular status updates until
it’s resolved to their satisfaction.
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With an employee, you’ll have
their attention if he or she still has
a future with your shop. So tell
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you may even be able to help
them learn from the mistake by
outlining how someone else may
have done things differently. You
may also offer a referral to career
coaching, counseling, a mentoring program or any other program
to help them start the next leg
of their journey. This might help
ease uncertainty or anxiety, and it
can help you, too.
With a customer, take charge
and assume ownership for the
situation. You will appear more
competent when you confront the
issue head on, and you’re more
likely to retain the customer’s
business if you manage the burden
for the problem. Provide a specific
plan of action. Ideally, compose
this before you break the news.

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Avionics News February 2013

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Avionics News February 2013

Point of Communication
AEA Now
The View From Washington
International News and Regulatory Updates
Portable Powerhouses, VHF to GPS
Member Profile
Wires, Cables, & Connectors
Avionics News Through the Years
The Place To Be
A Conversation With...
Member Profile
AEAviators
Develop Your Best Salesperson
Business Basics
Trailblazer
What's New
Marketplace Classifieds
Before & After
Avionics News February 2013 - Intro
Avionics News February 2013 - Cover1
Avionics News February 2013 - Cover2
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Avionics News February 2013 - Point of Communication
Avionics News February 2013 - 5
Avionics News February 2013 - AEA Now
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Avionics News February 2013 - 13
Avionics News February 2013 - The View From Washington
Avionics News February 2013 - 15
Avionics News February 2013 - International News and Regulatory Updates
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Avionics News February 2013 - Portable Powerhouses, VHF to GPS
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Avionics News February 2013 - Member Profile
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Avionics News February 2013 - Wires, Cables, & Connectors
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Avionics News February 2013 - Avionics News Through the Years
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Avionics News February 2013 - The Place To Be
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Avionics News February 2013 - Member Profile
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Avionics News February 2013 - AEAviators
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Avionics News February 2013 - Develop Your Best Salesperson
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Avionics News February 2013 - Business Basics
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Avionics News February 2013 - Trailblazer
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