communicating for success miladys standard cosmetology ©2007 thomson delmar learning. all rights...
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Communicating for Success
Milady’s StandardCosmetology
©2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved
Cosmetology:
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“The best job goes to the person who can get it done without passing the buck or coming back with excuses”
Napolean Hill
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Objectives• List Golden Rules of Human Relations• Explain importance of effective
communication• Conduct a successful client consultation• Handle delicate communication with clients• Build open lines of communication with
coworkers and managers
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Human RelationsA study of human problems arising from
organizational and interpersonal relations; a program designed to develop better interpersonal and
inter-group adjustments(Webster’s)
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Human Relations Basics• Personal security• Social interaction required• Handling difficult situations
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Handling the Ups and Downs• Respond instead of react• Believe in yourself• Talk less; listen more• Be attentive• Take your temperature
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Golden Rules of Human Relations
• Communicate from your heart• Smile• Be a friend• Ask for help• Care by listening• Tell people they are great
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• Be right, not righteous• Serve others and yourself• Laugh often• Be patient• Be a team player• Listen
Golden Rules of Human Relations
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Communication BasicsCommunication: The art of transmitting
information in the form of symbols, gestures, or behaviors, in order to
express an idea or concept so that it is satisfactorily understood
(Webster’s)
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Greeting New Clients• Smile• Introduce yourself• Tour the salon• Be yourself
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Consulting with Clients• Consultation determines desired
results• Schedule sufficient time• Intake form
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Preparing for the Consultation• Photo Collections• Glamour Books• Magazine Clips• Portfolio
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The Consultation Area• Clean• Comfortable• Uncluttered• Organized materials• Intake forms
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Ten-Step Method• Review intake form• Assess current look• Determine
preferences• Analyze• Determine lifestyle
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• Show and tell• Suggest• Offer Additional services• Review Upkeep• Repeat
Ten-Step Method
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Concluding the Service• Record results• Note client’s reaction• List what worked and what didn’t• Indicate retail purchases• Date and file card
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Handling Tardy Clients• Know salon’s policy• Provide service if possible• Identify habitually late clients
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Handling Tardy Clients• Notify clients when you are late• Apologize
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Handling Scheduling Mix-ups• Never argue about who is right• Be polite and courteous• Preserve relationship
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Handling Unhappy Clients• Determine problem• Change result if
possible• Explain why it can’t
be fixed• Never argue with the
client
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• Call on a supervisor or peer• Defer to the manager• Confer with the manager afterward
Handling Unhappy Clients
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Communicating with Coworkers• Be respectful• Remain objective• Be honest, but sensitive• Remain neutral• Seek help• Don’t take things personally• Keep private life private
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Communicating with Managers• Be a problem-solver• Get the facts straight• Be open and honest• Don’t gossip or complain• Check your attitude• Be open to constructive criticism
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Employee Evaluation Tips• Approach positively• Conduct self-evaluation• Share self-evaluation with manager• Write down questions• Ask about promotions or pay
increases• Thank manager
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Summary and Review• List the Golden Rules of Human
Relations
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• Define communication• How do you prepare for a consultation?• What is the total look concept?
Summary and Review
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• List 10 elements of a successful consultation
• Name types of information for client card
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• How do you handle tardy clients?• How do you handle a scheduling mix-up?• How do you handle unhappy clients?
Summary and Review
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• List five things to remember in coworker communications
• List four guidelines for communicating with salon managers
Summary and Review
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Congratulations!
You’ve just completedone unit of study toward
program completion!