Online Communication Quiz

for Call Takers

Desktop with eLearning on screen that reads "What's Your Communication Style?"

Overview

This online quiz helps sales associates identify their typical communication style to better respond to customers. It provides a foundation for sales associates to adapt their styles to support the customer or de-escalate a confrontation. 

Call center sales agents
who are responsible for customer interactions.

AUDIENCE

Intake, Instructional
Design, eLearning Development,
Visual Design

RESPONSIBILITIES

Articulate Storyline 360,
SnagIt, GoogleDocs

TOOLS USED

Summary

The decision to incorporate an online communication quiz for call takers was based on the recognition that effective communication was crucial in customer interactions. By providing call takers with a tool to identify their communication style, the quiz served as a starting point for self-reflection and self-improvement.

The quiz allowed call takers to assess their preferred communication approach and understand their own communication style. They gained insights into their communication style, identified their strengths and areas for improvement. For example, if a call taker discovered that they had a naturally empathetic style, they excelled in building rapport with customers and displaying empathy. On the other hand, they may have needed to work on assertiveness to ensure effective problem-solving and clear communication.

Understanding their communication style also enabled call takers to recognize potential challenges or conflicts that might have arisen when interacting with customers who had different communication styles. For instance, if a call taker identified themselves as analytical and logical, they might have found it challenging to connect with customers who preferred a more emotional and story-driven communication approach. This awareness allowed call takers to adapt their communication style to bridge the gap and establish effective communication with diverse customers.

The online communication quiz went beyond simply identifying communication styles. It provided practical insights and recommendations on how call takers could adapt their communication style to better meet customer needs. It offered strategies on adjusting tone, using appropriate language, or employing active listening techniques. These suggestions equipped call takers with the knowledge and tools to modify their communication approach based on individual customer preferences and specific situations.

In summary, the inclusion of the online communication quiz in the learning design for call takers allowed them to gain self-awareness, recognize their communication strengths and areas for improvement, and develop strategies to adapt their style. This comprehensive understanding of their communication approach empowered call takers to engage in effective and customer-centric communication, leading to enhanced customer interactions and satisfaction.

Experience the Project

Click this link to take the communication style quiz in Articulate Review 360 to experience the project first hand.

For a quick overview of how the online communication quiz was setup and designed in Storyline 360, watch the following walkthrough. This video showcases the storyline, timelines, and highlights how of states, triggers, and variables are used throughout the project.