• focuses on the relationship you have with your customer, Customer Service = Product + Relationship • emphasizes that everyone we deal with, both within and outside our organization, is a customer • designed for everyone in an organization where customer service is becoming increasingly recognized as important • not intended for front line customer service employees. However even for them it may be useful as a introduction or refresher, but they should already be familiar with the course content • emphasizes the importance of trust in establishing a relationship with your customer • provides a customer service model based on identifying needs, feelings, and behavior to meet a customer’s needs • throughout the course simulations and interactions enable the learner to develop and practice their customer service skills