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Your client is unhappy with the look of your mechanical creation. How will you address their dissatisfaction?

When a client isn't thrilled with your mechanical creation, it's crucial to address their concerns head-on. Here's a game plan to turn that dissatisfaction into satisfaction:

- Openly listen to their feedback to understand their perspective and the root of their disappointment.

- Propose actionable revisions that align with their vision while explaining the functionality and limitations.

- Offer a clear timeline for implementing changes, reassuring them of your commitment to excellence.

What strategies have worked for you in resolving client dissatisfaction?

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Your client is unhappy with the look of your mechanical creation. How will you address their dissatisfaction?

When a client isn't thrilled with your mechanical creation, it's crucial to address their concerns head-on. Here's a game plan to turn that dissatisfaction into satisfaction:

- Openly listen to their feedback to understand their perspective and the root of their disappointment.

- Propose actionable revisions that align with their vision while explaining the functionality and limitations.

- Offer a clear timeline for implementing changes, reassuring them of your commitment to excellence.

What strategies have worked for you in resolving client dissatisfaction?

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    Osamah Abu Almaaly

    Senior Sales Engineer @ Taqeef | Master's in Mechanical Engineering

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    First, I need to ask for enough details and information from the client before offering the product or service, however, if the client is not satisfied with the results, we can fill the gap between his expectations and our final result, because that gap would make a problem in future if left, the gap should be filled by enhance the existing solution or even make some modifications or changes to it, (but of course that's doesn't mean to discard the exist product and give another one), because in this case it's very clear that you didn't understand your client at first and couldn't for sure address his concerns and solve the problem with your final outcome. Sometimes it's required to have extra checking step before giving the final result.

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    Marcos Filipe

    ESG | Supervisor de Gestão e ESG (NBR ISO 9001/ 14001 / 45001 / PR 2030 / GHG PROTOCOL) | Engenheiro Ambiental e Sanitarista | Técnico em mecatrônica

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    Bom, buscando a satisfação do cliente, é de grande importância que primeiramente seja feito uma reavaliação de todo o projeto e entender junto ao mesmo quanto as limitações e não atendimentos à sua expectativa, observando isso, é possível pensar em novas metodologias e ajustes que possam garantir maior excelência na obtenção de um projeto mais satisfatório, tendo em vista que, um projeto mecânico precisa de uma série de aplicações em situações que abrangem uma diversidade de cenários, visando garantir que o mesmo execute sua função de maneira eficiente perante o uso do cliente Portanto, cabe a utilização de um checklist de análise de eficiência energética, produtividade e desenvolvimento da máquina, seguido de um 5S de ações.

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    Fuat Kabaca

    Betriebsleiter, Bachelor Professional in Metal Production and Management EA IHK-Prüfer in verschiedenen, Spezialist für Ausbildungsentwicklung

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    Wenn ein Kunde mit dem Aussehen meiner mechanischen Kreation unzufrieden ist, sehe ich das als Chance zur Verbesserung. Der erste Schritt ist, aktiv zuzuhören und die genauen Gründe für die Unzufriedenheit zu verstehen. Anschließend kläre ich offene Fragen und biete konkrete Anpassungsmöglichkeiten an, um den Erwartungen besser gerecht zu werden. Dabei ist es wichtig, dem Kunden zu zeigen, dass sein Feedback geschätzt und ernst genommen wird. Transparenz und ein lösungsorientierter Ansatz stehen dabei im Vordergrund. Ziel ist es, gemeinsam eine Version zu entwickeln, die sowohl technisch als auch optisch überzeugt. Denn nur durch Zusammenarbeit entsteht echte Zufriedenheit.

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    UDUAK ISAIAH JOHNSON

    AB/ DECKHAND RATING'S/ MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN.

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    When a client isn't thrilled with your mechanical creation, it's crucial to address their concerns head-on. Here's a game plan to turn that dissatisfaction into satisfaction: - Openly listen to their feedback to understand their perspective and the root of their disappointment. - Propose actionable revisions that align with their vision while explaining the functionality and limitations. - Offer a clear timeline for implementing changes, reassuring them of your commitment to excellence. What strategies have worked for you in resolving client dissatisfaction

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    Luiz Henrique Da Silva

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    Primeiro eu procuro saber dificuldade do cliente! Segundo eu refaria o projeto baseado na ideia de melhoria contínua ( kaizen)! Terceiro faria uma reanálise baseado no foco de produtividade evitando perdas de tempo e energia.

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    Luigi Gabriele Sorgentone

    Electrical/Mechanical Engineer

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    To address a client’s dissatisfaction with a mechanical creation, I would actively listen to their feedback to fully understand their concerns and revisit the initial requirements to clarify expectations. I would then propose design revisions or enhancements that align with their vision while maintaining functionality. Keeping the client involved throughout the process with regular updates and approvals is essential, as is setting realistic goals by outlining technical limitations, timelines, and resources. This professional and collaborative approach ensures concerns are effectively addressed, fostering trust and satisfaction.

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    Jim Nichols

     When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth

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    I would not need to address their dissatisfaction as I would have created a timeline, finished product detail before I endeavored to create a project for a client. If you are not happy now then you should have spoken up at the beginning reveal as I have created what you agreed to beforehand.

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    Eliud James

    HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC. HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.

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    Responding to customer dissatisfaction requires empathy, professionalism, and a focus on resolution. Here’s a step-by-step approach to effectively address a dissatisfied customer: Acknowledge the Issue: Begin by recognizing the customer’s frustration. This helps to show that you understand their feelings and concerns. Example: "I'm really sorry to hear that you're upset. I understand how frustrating this must be for you." Apologize: Offer a genuine apology for the inconvenience they experienced. Even if the issue wasn't directly your fault, apologizing can help diffuse the situation. Example: "I apologize for any inconvenience this has

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    ESIO MORONI

    •Eletromecânico na Britvic Brasil •Técnico em Mecânica CFT ativo •Técnico em Eletrotécnica •Técnico em Automação Industrial ⚙️🤖 (em curso...) • PCM - Analista de manutenção

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    O Cliente não ficou satisfeito com o Projeto , como lidar com a situação? Bom, primeiramente na construção de uma máquina ou equipamento inúmeros testes devem ser feitos e consequentemente várias coisas mudaram conforme os testes não atingirem o objetivo ideal . Mas é crucial principalmente que o Cliente esteja satisfeito com a máquina, portanto devemos ouvir e aceitar opiniões e ideias que o Cliente retorne em Feedback mesmo negativo. Pois só assim a conclusão de um projeto estará 100% de acordo mediante o Aspecto final esperado pelo cliente, e os ajustes necessários reparados pelo projetor . Importante e ideal é saber reconhecer os erros e reajustar entregando assim uma máquina nos padrões desejados e confiáveis !

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    mauricio barreto

    mecanico automotivo

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    A abordagem tem que ser de uma forma clara e objetiva , relatando qual o problema para que o cliente fique o mais bem informado possível , para que ele crie confiança na palavra do profissional , acredito que sendo o mais transparente possível ele mude a ideia e a insatisfação vire satisfação

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