How To Deliver Bad News Without Blame - Brought to You by eMatrix
Learn how to deliver bad news professionally without blaming the customer, escalating tension, or damaging the relationship — by using neutral language, empathy, and solution-focused communication.
Description
This education is brought to you by FBAA and eMatrix. FBAA members receive an exclusive 50% discount on all eMatrix courses — reducing every program to $55 (incl. GST). eMatrix provides short, practical, video-based training designed for the fast-paced mortgage broking industry. To view the full information please click here.
How to Deliver Bad News Without the Blame Game
Sometimes delivering bad news is just part of the job, and it’s easy to slip into blame-y language like “you should have told me earlier.” Yes, they should have — but they didn’t, so where to from here? This course guides you through managing tough conversations by understanding why we pre-judge customers, handling defensive attitudes, and avoiding blame. You’ll learn how to use neutral language that keeps the focus on solutions instead of pointing fingers.
Topics Include:
1. Pre-Judging the Customer – The psychology behind why we do it
2. Stranger Danger – Why customers are ready for battle
3. Blaming Others – Why it’s a problem
4. Neutral Language – You, me, and blame
You’ll Learn:
- How to deliver bad news without escalating tension or defensiveness
- Ways to avoid blame and keep conversations solution-focused
- Practical neutral language techniques you can use in tricky customer situations
Who It’s For:
- Brokers who frequently need to deliver difficult or disappointing updates to customers
- Support staff and leaders who manage complaints, escalations, or complex customer expectations
How It Works
1. Register here (free) to get started.
2. You’ll be redirected to the eMatrix Broker Learning Page.
3. On the eMatrix page:
- Click ‘Sign In’ (top right) to create your account.
- You’ll receive an email to set your password.
- Once logged in, pay via credit card and enjoy 30 days access.
4. For multiple users, select ‘Order for Multiple Users’.
5. Use your FBAA discount code for 50% off (All courses $55 incl. GST).
6. Complete the quiz — your Certificate will be emailed automatically.
7. Log in anytime to enrol in more courses.
Register now and start your eLearning journey today!
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