4 Keys to Using Feedback During Technician Training
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A man is 35% more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than a woman is to be diagnosed with breast cancer; however nearly 100% of patients diagnosed early can be cured. Here are the signs and symptoms to look for and some preventive measures to take.
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It’s never a good idea to tell a customer what your company can’t do for them. Focus on what you can do to help the situation.
Updated: 03.01.20 by Joe Samel
With today’s technology your firm can now offer detailed, customized information on a homeowner’s system, driving engagement and renewals.
Updated: 02.01.20 by Tom Merriott
If you’re a general manager or an owner, it’s your responsibility to know how your company sounds 24 hours a day. This is shocking news to some, but knowing how you sound is vital to the continued success of your organization.
Updated: 12.01.19 by LG Air Conditioning Technologies
For nearly the same cost as a traditional system, with greater savings and overall efficiency over its lifespan, The Ebell of Los Angeles now has a highly reliable, energy-efficient HVAC solution that delivers comfort and convenience for its occupants.
Updated: 12.01.19 by Panasonic Heating and Air Conditioning
Because the Affordable Housing Alliance met its goals to increase energy-efficiency and reduce costs for residents, Panasonic’s technology is a viable solution for future new construction and renovation projects in low-income neighborhoods.
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Updated: 10.01.19 by Jamie Kitchen
Strategic diagnosing and troubleshooting reduces both call backs and time wasted accomplishing nothing.
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A co-op program can be used as a first step to eventually fill open entry-level positions in your company.
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View Implement on the job training to become a proficient HVACR pro.
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Implementing a fleet management solution and providing technicians with in-house driver education courses can help to improve the safety of your drivers, vehicles and reputation.
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Technicians love to learn, much more than the average student, if it’s done right. Choosing the right trainer is essential in ensuring your technicians actually learn.
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Be Prepared to Satisfy Customers When They Call.
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Updated: 03.01.14 by Bill Spohn
Are you performing as efficiently as possible using the right HVACR tools?
Updated: 03.01.14 by Wade Mayfield
Employee Education and Training: In the End, We All Win. Why should I invest in education and training?
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Identifying the Tools You Need to Supercharge Your HVACR Senses
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Updated: 05.01.12 by Michael Feuer
The word “yes” is the launching pad for every transaction, but too many companies don’t seem to get it.
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Updated: 01.01.12 by Esther Joseph
Today’s complicated office structure is made up of several different generations of employees, yet there are two that can be radically different: Baby Boomers (approaching retirement; born between 1946 and 1964) and Millennials (entering the workforce; between the ages of 18 to 30).
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Updated: 01.01.12 by Heather Onorati
How a cloud-computing model can save money, increase capability, and relieve IT headaches for HVACR contractors.
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Updated: 09.01.11 by Mark Ham
Understanding how to assess load requirements and explain benefits will help sales people identify opportunities and recommend properly sized solutions.
Updated: 11.01.10 by Tom Tebbe
Lack of appropriate training has cost contractors and their customers millions of dollars on wasted energy. If you aren’t training today, don’t expect a profitable tomorrow.
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Updated: 11.01.09 by Ruth King
Not all training will benefit your bottom line, but it should. Have a solid understanding of methodology, cost, and benefit before making training choices.
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Updated: 12.01.08 by Paul Dooney
Investing in building a team of dependable personnel, offering a reliable product, and performing your services in a consistently trustworthy way will quickly separate you from competition.
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Guy Kawasaki discusses five movies that have an important back-story that innovators can learn from.
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Updated: 11.01.08 by Guy Kawasaki
Guy Kawasaki talks with Ori Brafman, author of “Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior”, about the psychological forces at play when smart people make bad choices. Brafman offers insight into what to be aware of when assessing candidates for jobs, the right way to transform a company’s bad reputation, and customer communications.
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Updated: 10.01.08 by Guy Kawasaki
Guy Kawasaki talks with Ariane de Bonvoisin, CEO and founder of The First Thirty Days, about the importance of embracing change.
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Updated: 09.01.08 by Alan and Pamela Davis
Lower back pain is one of the most common health complaints we hear about today. Pain can be due to ordinary overuse, trauma, or a serious condition. Anti-inflammatory medications, in concert with therapeutic exercises can provide relief.
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Updated: 06.01.08 by Jeff Leone
One owner's strategy for recruiting and retaining good employees includes, billboard advertisements, high-school programs, and a web presence.
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Updated: 06.01.08 by Alan and Pamela Davis
In the hvacr industry, workers can potentially be exposed to several toxins. Awareness of these chemicals and antimicrobials is important for overall job safety and health.
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Updated: 04.01.08 by Theo Etzel
Activity is not the same as productivity. It's important to take the time to plan each task, think about how to get it done efficiently and right, and gain knowledge through education and skill training so we have more tools available to us to address a situation better.
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Updated: 04.01.08 by Alan and Pamela Davis
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Investment in employee development through a well-planned training program provides a significant competitive advantage for contractors. When business is slow, developing highly skilled employees prepares the entire organization to ride the next wave when business picks up.
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Updated: 04.01.08 by Jim Bergmann
IAQ, along with proper equipment operation, is paramount when it comes to customer comfort and appliance safety. Measuring is the most critical part of all service and sales calls. When replacing existing equipment, a complete evaluation of the ducting system including verification of proper airflow at the registers is warranted
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Updated: 03.01.08 by Guy Kawasaki
Guy Kawasaki interviews Bill Price, former global vice president of customer service for Amazon, founder of Driva Solutions, and co-author of "The Best Service is No Service." The two discuss the concept of "Best Service" and why it is important for small business owners.
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Updated: 03.01.08 by Alan and Pamela Davis
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Updated: 01.01.08 by Alan and Pamela Davis
Drs. Alan W. Davis, M.D., and Pamela H. Davis, M.D offer a health maintenance primer, suggesting regular physical exams, dental visits, eye exams, colonoscopy, skin exam, vital signs, electrocardiogram, cholesterol check, CRP, prostate exam, testicular exam, PAP smear, and bone density testing as recommended tests everyone should be having.
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Updated: 12.01.07 by Ron Smith
There is more to the value of a properly engineered and carefully installed system than the initial investment. Treating the initial investment as a simple commodity is misleading. When confronted with a price objection, never leave the home without carefully explaining the four costs that make up the total cost of owning and operating an air conditioning and heating system.
Updated: 06.01.07 by Peter Strozniak
HVACR companies are using a variety of methods to build effective training programs. These methods sometimes involve in-house investments, hiring another company to train, or using free training resources from manufacturers and distributors.
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Updated: 06.01.07 by Theo Etzel
Diverse backgrounds bring a rich mix of talents, attitudes, and opportunities to serve multiple markets within our greater metropolitan market.
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Updated: 05.01.07 by Ron Smith
Part 3 of a three-part series on how to develop a structured employee training program.
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Updated: 04.01.07 by Ron Smith
In the second of a three-part series, Ron Smith details how to create a structured employee training program
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Updated: 03.01.07 by Ron Smith
Ron Smith details how to establish an effective training program.
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Updated: 01.01.07 by Tonya Vinas
The HVACR industry is in perpetual need of highly skilled, enthusiastic employees. At Ferris State University's College of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), they're doing their part to give students a broad base for what they are going to experience in the real world.
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Updated: 10.01.06 by Ron Smith
Customer care is all about empathy and begins with hiring. You and your co-workers must treat customers or prospective customers in such a way that they sense that you are concerned about them and their comfort— not just with selling them products or services.