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Make A Friend

Storyboard

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Overview

Course Title:

Make A Friend

Learning objective:

How sales associates interact with a guest when they walk into a boutique given a mobile reference guide.

Description Text

It's no secret that we love our guests.  Our guest is why we do what we do every day, and we want them to know how important they are to us.  As a team member, you make the difference to an amazing guest experience.  

In this course you will learn how to interact with a guest when they walk into the boutique. You will create a unique guest experience.

Units

Welcome Every Guest

Look For Cues

Put It Into Action

Client:

Clothing Boutique

Instructional Designer:

Bianca Martinez

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Units

Nr

Name

Content

1

Welcome Every Guest

What is small talk/engage scenario

2

Look For Cues

Types of cues

3

Put It Into Action

Next steps to take

4

5

6

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Style Guide

Logo

NA

Cover Photo

Boutique stock-image.jpg

Custom colours

Nude #ceaaa3

Fonts

Heading: Libre Baskerville

Body: Source Sans Pro

Additional Notes

Templates

NA

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Welcome Every Guest

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Lesson

Small Talk

BLOCK ID

1.1

BLOCK TYPE

Text

NOTES

Block in brand color

Text in black

CONTENT

Small talk leads to big things

Welcome every guest with a warm, genuine, and friend-like greeting.  Show them we are excited they are shopping here.

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Lesson

Small Talk

BLOCK ID

1.2

BLOCK TYPE

Text and Image

NOTES

CONTENT

Image on left

Text on right

When greeting our guests, their shopping needs may become apparent right away.  For others, welcome them in and start getting to know them through natural conversation.

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Lesson

Small Talk

BLOCK ID

1.3

BLOCK TYPE

Image and quote

NOTES

CONTENT

Image in background

Text in white

Quote: “A brand is defined by the customer's experience.  The experience is delivered by the employees.”

-Shep Hyken

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Lesson

Small Talk

BLOCK ID

1.4

BLOCK TYPE

Text and Bullet Points

NOTES

CONTENT

Background white

Small talk is a great way to establish a friendly connection. These interactions should invite a two-way conversation.

Examples of ways to greet customers with small talk

(in bullet points)

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Lesson

Small Talk

BLOCK ID

1.5

BLOCK TYPE

Text and Bullet Points

NOTES

CONTENT

Background white

You have already built relationships with your regular customers. Let them know you remember them. 

Examples of ways to greet regular customers.

(in bullet points)

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Lesson

Let’s Make A Friend

BLOCK ID

2.1

BLOCK TYPE

Scenario

NOTES

CONTENT

3 types of scenarios

Sales Associate chose the best guest interaction

Scene 1: Woman (sales Associate) in a boutique background

1.1 How would you welcome a guest into the boutique?

Choose the best guest interaction.

Neutral character

1.2 A guest just walked into the boutique by herself looking like she's on a mission.  What is the best guest interaction?

Neutral character

Choice 1: Welcome in! Is there something in particular you are shopping for?

Feedback: Great! The guest tells you what she's looking for!

Happy character

Go to: Next in scene

Choice 2: Welcome! How's your day going?

Feedback: The guest is on a mission

Thinking character

Go to: Try Again

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Lesson

Let’s Make A Friend

BLOCK ID

2.1

(Continued)

BLOCK TYPE

Scenario

NOTES

CONTENT

3 types of scenarios

Sales Associate chose the best guest interaction

1.3 A regular guest walks into the boutique.  What is the best guest interaction?

Neutral character

Choice 1: Welcome back! How was the party?

Feedback: The guest is excited you remembered you had previously helped her shop for a party!

Happy character

Go to: Next in scene

Choice 2: Welcome, have you shopped with us before?

Feedback: Remember, this is a regular guest.

Thinking character

Go to: Try Again

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Lesson

Let’s Make A Friend

BLOCK ID

2.1

(Continued)

BLOCK TYPE

Scenario

NOTES

CONTENT

3 types of scenarios

Sales Associate chose the best guest interaction

1.4 A guest walks into the boutique with a bright yellow bag.  What is the best guest interaction?

Neutral character

Choice 1: Welcome in, Nice bag!

Feedback: Be specific, and open ended

Thinking character

Go to: Try Again

Choice 2: Welcome in! I love your yellow bag! Is there anything I could help you find today?

Feedback: The guest LOVED the compliment!

Happy character

Go to: Next in scene

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Lesson

Let’s Make A Friend

BLOCK ID

2.1

(Continued)

BLOCK TYPE

Scenario

NOTES

CONTENT

3 types of scenarios

Sales Associate chose the best guest interaction

End Scenario

1.5 Thanks for welcoming in the guest!

Great job at choosing the best guest interaction.

Happy character

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Look For Cues

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Lesson

Verbal & Non-Verbal Cues

BLOCK ID

3.1

BLOCK TYPE

Text and Image

NOTES

CONTENT

Image in background

Text in white

A guests verbal and non-verbal communication help us make a friend.

Background:

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Lesson

Verbal & Non-Verbal Cues

BLOCK ID

3.2

BLOCK TYPE

Flash Cards

NOTES

CONTENT

3 Flash cards

Front: Image

Back: Text

Cues to help you approach a guest.

Card 1

Front:

Back: Formality, speed, & inflection can communicate a guest emotion, perspective and mood.

Card 2

Front:

Back: Body language, facial expressions, and eye contact are all ways to express thoughts and emotions without words.

Card 3

Front:

Back: Observing a guest verbal, and non-verbal cues help you understand how much engagement they really want.

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Lesson

Verbal & Non-Verbal Cues

BLOCK ID

3.3

BLOCK TYPE

Knowledge Check

NOTES

CONTENT

Multiple Responses

Question:

What are three non-verbal cues?

Choices:

Facial Expressions

Body Language

Inflection

Eye Contact

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Put It Into Action

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Lesson

Practice & Implementation

BLOCK ID

4.1

BLOCK TYPE

Image

NOTES

CONTENT

Solo Image

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Lesson

Practice & Implementation

BLOCK ID

4.2

BLOCK TYPE

Text

NOTES

CONTENT

Small block as a header for next block

Brand color as background

Here are some ideas on what you could do next to Make A Friend! Check something you would like to implement in your boutique.

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Lesson

Practice & Implementation

BLOCK ID

4.3

BLOCK TYPE

Checkbox list

NOTES

CONTENT

All are correct

  • Create a space in your backroom to share questions.  All team members should add ideas to inspire each other.
  • Role play with another sales associate or manager.
  • Practice 3 ways to welcome a guest and make a friend.

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Lesson

Fantastic job, you made the guest experience great!

BLOCK ID

5.1

BLOCK TYPE

Text

NOTES

CONTENT

Small block

Brand color as background

Amazing work!

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Lesson

Fantastic job, you made the guest experience great!

BLOCK ID

5.2

BLOCK TYPE

Image and Text

NOTES

CONTENT

Last Block

Image on left

Text on right

You have finished the course and are ready to make a friend in the boutique! No matter your role, create an amazing and unique guest experience.