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Frontline communication

Customer service & experience

Frontline communication

Frontline communication is the ability to communicate directly with service users, in person, by phone and through digital channels, clearly, courteously and accurately. The holder confirms what the person needs, gives correct information in language the person understands, and makes the next step clear in line with approved procedures. For the organisation, it produces faster and more accurate interactions, fewer repeat visits and fewer complaints caused by misunderstanding, and greater public trust in government services.

CE-D03-05 Type: Functional

Foundational

Communicates clearly and accurately with service users on routine requests and enquiries, using the service guide and approved scripts, and refers to a supervisor when needed.

Behavioural indicators

  1. Greets the service user, introduces themself and asks the purpose of the visit or call before giving any information.
  2. Restates the service user's request in a short summary and checks that it is correctly understood before starting the procedure.
  3. Explains the procedure, the required documents and the expected timeframe in plain language free of internal jargon, as set out in the approved service guide.
  4. Refers any request outside their authority to the responsible unit and tells the service user the unit's name, the next step and the reference number.
  5. Records in the system a summary of the interaction and any commitment made to the service user before closing the interaction.

Learning journey

▶ Start the journey · about 11 minutes

Advanced

Handles sensitive and complex situations and upset service users, adapts communication style and channel to the person and the situation, improves approved communication content and guides colleagues.

Behavioural indicators

  1. De-escalates an upset or complaining service user through defined steps (listening without interrupting, acknowledging the problem, offering clear options), then records the outcome of the case.
  2. Communicates a refusal or unwelcome decision, verbally or in writing, stating the reason, the regulatory basis and the available appeal routes or alternatives.
  3. Adapts communication style and channel to the needs of different groups of service users, such as older people, persons with disabilities and non-Arabic speakers, and records the adjustment made.
  4. Analyses recurring enquiries and causes of misunderstanding in interaction records and submits a written proposal to revise approved scripts or public information materials.
  5. Reviews samples of colleagues' calls or written replies against an approved checklist and gives each colleague specific, actionable written feedback.

Learning journey

▶ Start the journey · about 11 minutes

Positions that require it

Further learning

Chosen resources for those who want to go deeper after the journey.