Client Care (L2) Flashcards
What is meant by the term ‘Client Care’?
A continuous process of understanding Clients requirements, suggestions, complaints etc and analysing to enhance service delivery.
Why is client care important?
To retain existing clients and secure repeat business
Develop a reputation and attract further clients
Reduce the likelihood of conflict
How do you build trust with your Clients?
I never give advice outside my scope of competence
I always act in a professional manner
I always provide a high level of service
I’m transparent, open and honest
I deliver against my commitments
What is the difference between a client and a customer?
A protective, ongoing business relationship is formed with a client, but not necessarily a customer
How do you conduct yourself when interacting with Clients?
I’m well mannered and presentable
I’m always respectful
I adopt a friendly and enthusiastic approach
I look to understand their requirements and deliver against them
What is a project stakeholder?
A person or organisation who has an interest in the project
What is the term ‘soft landings’ referring to?
A strategy to ensure the transition from construction to occupation is ‘bump-free’ and operational performance is optimised
Please detail some of the QMS implemented on your projects?
Contractor payment schedules
Project execution plans
Utilisation of standard forms of contract
What is a lesson learnt workshop?
A process to review recent failure or success on a project
The purpose is to share learning for the benefit of future projects
What is your company’s procedure for obtaining formal client feedback?
Client satisfaction surveys are issued at key stages in the project.
What are KPI’s?
Key performance indicators
They can be used to measure a company’s performance against a set of agreed targets.
Can you provide examples of a KPI that might be used in construction?
Number of defects / snags
Construction cost overrun
Achievement of programme milestones
Health and safety scores
Environmental scoring
Use of local labour
Why is it important to maintain existing client relationships rather than just building new ones?
Maintaining and building existing relationships will promote a positive image for the company.
What is a complaint?
An expression of dissatisfaction.
You receive a formal written complaint from a client, at what point should your firm notify the insurance company?
As soon as possible