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Discover Liz Kislik's approaches to the challenges of management, human relations, and customer service.

Quick Links: go to articles on Management, Organizational Design, and Customer Care/Call Center.

Management

Read Liz’s perspectives on problem solving, long-range thinking and planning, operational analysis, employee development, handling sensitive situations, and more.  


As the economic picture begins to brighten, it's time for managers to take stock: Are you prepared for the staffing and organizational challenges that an upturn can bring?

Staffing for peak periods is always challenging. Plan for the advantages (and disadvantages) when your management staff pitches in.

Helping your employees manage change

Keeping employees motivated and productive in times of economic uncertainty.

Advice to keep your business on track.

Pragmatic suggestions on planning to cope with natural, technological, or human disaster.

Seven big points to have in mind to be prepared for disaster.

Pragmatic suggestions on planning to cope with natural, technological, or human disaster.

Proven techniques for coping with a staff you’ve inherited.

How to manage employee expectations as you manage the change itself.

Techniques for making the case and getting what you need from management.

How to provide leadership that fosters strategic, brand-differentiating service.


Organizational Design

Learn Liz’s thoughts on dealing with employee performance and accountability including hiring, compensation, training, motivation, retention, and more. 


Liz Kislik weighs in on Celeb Boutique's social media faux pas.

Why teamwork is more important than ever during difficult conditions.

Techniques for getting useful information when you check references for prospective employees.

The importance of the interview

Recommendations for changing employees’ ideas and behavior and encouraging them in self-correction.

Explore the reporting structure and requirements in multi-channel business.

How to help supervisors manage themselves so they can do a better job managing others.

How to identify basic management capabilities before you hire or promote a new supervisor.


Customer Care/Call Center

See Liz’s techniques for organizing and managing call centers, facilitating CSR training, cultivating sales opportunities, increasing AOV, improving customer relations, and more. 



This complimentary whitepaper explores four payment-related strategies that can enhance a merchant's online services, open new markets and increase profits.

Because of her experience in customer service and customer experience, Liz was quoted in Multichannel Merchant on J.C. Penny's recent changes in their pricing strategy.

In this article in The Modesto Bee, Liz details three signs of unhappy customers.

Ramping down successfully after your seasonal peak can take as much planning as ramping up. Tips for continuing to provide excellent service in the post-season.

Why multichannel service may need retooling to be both effective and efficient.

How to help your reps boost average order values.

10 ways to keep call center reps interested in their jobs.

Advice for businesses on how call centers can offer a competitive advantage.

Techniques to increase average order value by planning for customers who shop in more than one channel.

Avoid the vicious cycle of employee stress and customer dissatisfaction by taking the necessary steps to keep your staffing at optimal levels.

It’s never too early to plan for your holiday or peak season.


Media Mentions

Liz Kislik is quoted on a variety of subjects in the following publications:

 

MultichannelMerchant.com

RetailOnlineIntegration.com

TargetMarketingMag.com

Business2Community.com

HumanCapitalLeague.com

 

 

Contact Liz Kislik today to learn more about how she can help improve your company's customer experience and human relations.


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Liz Kislik Associates LLC
100 Merrick Road • Suite 505E • Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Phone: 516.568.2932 • Fax: 516.568.2936 • e-mail: lizk@lizkislik.com

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