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A performance standard is:
· A written statement of the conditions that will exist when a
satisfactory job is performed.
· Measurable—it describes how much, how many, of what, by when,
how quickly, how well, how accurate, etc.
· Behavioral—it describes what a person does when performing a
primary function; what can be observed by others
EXAMPLE: Files 400 files within 7.5 hours with no more than three
misfiles.
A performance problem exists when actual performance falls below the
standard:
EXCEEDS
STANDARD
PERFORMANCE
STANDARD PROBLEM
} FALLS SHORT
OF STANDARD
EXAMPLE OF A PERFORMANCE STANDARD
Telephone Service Standard
What customers can expect…
1. When Responding to Incoming Calls o Announce to the caller that
q Answer the telephone within Jane Doe is on the line to help
_____ rings. o Gently disconnect.
q Say “Good Morning or Good q If Jane Doe says no, or is not
Afternoon, Facilities Customer available, attempt to locate the
Resource Center, this is_______, correct department and follow the
how can I help you?” process again.
q Always be friendly and err on the q [Other?]
side of formality (when referring to q [Other?]
the caller by name, use Mr., Ms.,
Mrs., Dr.). When Ending the Phone Call
q [Other?] · Use a warm tone of voice.
q [Other?] · Provide a sincere, professional closure.
Clarify the need for any follow up.
2. When Placing a Caller on Hold · Disconnect gently (wait for the caller
q Ask, “May I place you on hold?” to hangup and replace the receiver
q Tell them how long they can gently).
expect to hold.
q Check back frequently with them When Recording Your Outgoing Voice
(every 30 seconds). Mail Message
q Apologize for any delay. · Use a warm tone of voice.
q Thank them for their patience. · Speak friendly, clearly, and slowly.
q [Other?] · State your name.
q [Other?] · State your department name.
· Provide an alternate contact (“zero”
3. When Transferring a Call
option or alternative phone number).
q Ask, “May I place you on hold so
that I may contact______ the · Give a time frame when the caller can
requested party?” expect a followup or return call.
q Call the requested party (Jane
Doe). When Leaving Messages on Voice Mail
q If the requested party (Jane Doe) · The following should be slowly and
answers: clearly spoken:
q State your name and the 1. Your name
department from which you are 2. Your department
calling. 3. The date and time of your call
q Explain that you have a caller 4. Your phone number
needing assistance, and ask if you 5. Reason for your call (brief)
may connect the caller. 6. The best time to reach you
q If Jane Doe says yes: 7. Restate your name and number
o Connect the caller,