Course Outline
Introduction to Soft Skills in Collections
- The importance of soft skills in the collections environment
- Building trust and rapport with team members and clients
- Connecting motivation with performance outcomes
Foundations of Benefits and Incentives
- Types of employee benefits in Mexico
- Designing fair and competitive incentive plans
- Promoting equity and transparency in compensation
Mexican Labor Law and Compliance
- Overview of key labor laws affecting compensation and benefits
- Legal considerations for incentive structures
- Ensuring compliance and avoiding disputes
Effective Communication and Negotiation
- Techniques for assertive and empathetic communication
- Managing difficult conversations with fairness and respect
- Negotiating incentives and benefits with transparency
Strategies for Motivation and Engagement
- Understanding intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation
- Designing incentive programs that drive engagement
- Case studies on motivating collections teams
Strategic Planning for Collections Teams
- Aligning incentives with organizational goals
- Balancing performance, equity, and compliance
- Creating measurable and adaptable plans
Workshops and Practical Exercises
- Group activity: Designing a compliant incentive program
- Role-play: Addressing staff concerns regarding compensation fairness
- Simulation: Evaluating the impact of incentives on team performance
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of team operations in collections
- Interest in employee motivation and compensation practices
- Familiarity with workplace dynamics
Target Audience
- Collections team members
- Supervisors and team leaders in collections
- HR and compensation specialists working with collections staff
Testimonials (4)
Meeting efficiency is something that's fairly "basic", but not thought about a lot and with really large implications on people/company time. Understanding these best practices and keeping them top-of-mind will be of immediate help.
Dan Moffatt - Chris Courtemanche
Course - Personal Efficiency and Managing Meetings
Provided and explained very clearly a lot of foundational concepts, which fit well with the team's level of learning. The exercises were very engaging and I believe my team were comfortable and participated very well. Coordinating with the trainer as well was very seamless.
Christlan Tolentino - Canadian Blood Services
Course - Critical Thinking
I especially appreciated the instructor’s ability to give thorough, well-explained answers to questions specific to my personal situation.
HASAN TAHA URLU - Huber Turkiye
Course - Assertiveness
the exercises and the way the trainer was explaining