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Dealing with Difficult People
Personalities, Patients with
P A T I E N C E
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Learning Objectives
Learn how to prevent problem situations
Understand your role in effective communication
Improve patient retention
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Customer Service
It is safe to assume the difficult person may be you.
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Communication
First impressions are crucial.
VERBAL
Tone of voice
Volume
Terminology
NON VERBAL
Facial Expression
Body Stance & Posture
Appearance
Personal Space
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Customer Service
C A R E
C - Comprehension
A - Awareness
R - Respect
E - Engagement
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Our Points of View
& Our Perceptions
Californian
New Yorker
Southerner
Northerner
Midwesterner
Smoker
Angry people
Chatty people
Ethnic groups
Indecisive people
Inexperienced staff
Know it alls
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Stereotypes
An exaggerated belief or fixed idea about a person or
group that is held by people. The belief is sustained by
selective perceptions and selective forgetting.
Where do stereotypes come from?
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Prejudice
A preconceived idea or negative attitude, formed before
the facts are known, and sustained by over-
generalizations.
A bias without reason, resisting all evidence.
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Three Basic Needs
The need to be valued.
The need to be in control of our life.
The need to like ourselves.
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QUIZ
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Question 1
When I solve problems, I usually rely on:
A. My feelings
B. My thoughts
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Question 2
I do my best work when I :
A. When I have freedom and flexibility
B. When I have a detailed plan and procedures
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My co-workers would say that I:
A. Like to shake things up
B. Play it safe
Questions 3
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Question 4
Which statement best describes your approach to daily tasks:
A. What if I try…?
B. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it
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Questions 5
When I create a document:
A. I use a lot of color and graphics
B. I use statistics and data
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When I communicate, I:
A. Use “feeling” words and look for a connection
B. Get to the point quickly and wait for a response
Question 6
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Question 7
I have been criticized for:
A. Not following up on details
B. Over analyzing
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Question 8
When working with a difficult co-worker, I:
A. try to understand their view and work with them
B. Tell them what I want them to do and expect them to do it
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Question 9
I prefer dealing with:
Concepts
Facts
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Question 10
I consider myself to be:
A. Long term oriented
B. Short term oriented
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Totals
Give yourself +5 points for each “A” answer
Give yourself - 5 points for each “B” answer
Answers: 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
TOTAL _________
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What does this all means?
“A” choices are right brained - creative
High creative are willing to explore and
accept change
“B” choices are left brained – analytical
High logical relies on facts and procedures
ZERO – That’s good?
Four Personality Types
Who are you? When are you difficult? Who is difficult for you? Which are your patients? Which one is your doctor? Which one is your co-worker?
Strategy #1
Listening
“Explain the details to me.”
“Please repeat your request.”
“Tell me everything.”
Strategy #2
Avoiding
“I’ll need to do a little research and call you back.”
“Let me meet with the lab manager and return your call.”
Strategy #3
Obliging
“What would you like to see happen here?”
“How you would like this to be resolved?”
Strategy #4
Integrating
“Let’s get everyone involved and discuss the options.”
Strategy #5
Compromising “There’s no perfect answer here. What can we do that is
tolerable to everyone?”
Strategy #6
Dominating
“Just do what I asked you to do.”
Tips for Dealing with Angry People
• Calm the situation down.
– Listen carefully
– Apologize
– Repeat back your understanding
• Show that you understand.
– Acknowledge their frustration
Tips for Dealing with Angry People
• Agree to take some action.
– Offer research
– Options
– Solutions
Tips for Dealing with Angry People
• Recognize that people will get angry.
– Even when it’s not your fault
• Make sure to process your own anger.
REMEMBER
• Treat every person as a unique individual.
• Ask questions.
• Admit it when you’re wrong.
• Set boundaries.
REMEMBER
• Keep it simple & straightforward.
• Express appreciation / give feedback.
• Listen carefully, even if you don’t choose the listening strategy.
Thank you
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