Most utilities __ ___ as a reason for maintaining vegetation, but customers often underestimate the risk
Public safety
People with an interest or concern in an organization and its decision are known as _____
Stakeholders
Because of high turnover among contractors who perform vegetation management, safety and basic job skill training tends to have a higher priority than ____ training.
Communications
Issuing press releases that describe upcoming projects and their importance to quality service are. ___ efforts that can offset negative media coverage
Proactive
__ ___ is a way to ensure that customers know they are being heard and understood.
Active listening
Repeatedly answering questions that are similar, such as those that may be asked of a contractor in the field, can lead to __
Desensitization
Customer friendly language should keep ___ to a minimum because it can intimidate customers and confuse the message
Jargon
Some customers may not voice their displeasure about vegetation management directly with the utility company, but instead voice their opinion on social media, leading the utility to. ____ customer dissatisfaction
Underestimate
___ ___ are often released to media outlets to provide specific information that the utility want to make public
Press release
What communication method is most effective for engaging with customers in real time about utility emergencies