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Home » Digital Exclusive: Tech Ride-Alongs Are a High-Return Activity

Digital Exclusive: Tech Ride-Alongs Are a High-Return Activity

November 19, 2018
Jodie Deegan
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Ride Along

Getting out of the office can often look like the impossible dream. There is so much to be done in the office that the thought of leaving creates anxiety about what won’t get accomplished. What if I told you that time spent in the field (in the form of ride-alongs with your team) was far more important?

Like any worthwhile activity, this should start with a plan. I recommend creating a monthly schedule of who you will ride-along with and when. Be realistic about the time you can commit and stick to it. If you aren’t doing any ride-alongs now and you plan to devote three days a week to doing so in your plan, you may be setting yourself up for failure. To start, try committing one day a week, then try to spend that whole day with that technician. Get as much windshield time as possible that day. By giving them quality feedback after each call, you can positively affect the outcome of their day, and you’ll begin to see improved results almost immediately.

Share your ride-along schedule with your team and dispatch. Remember, this isn’t meant to be a surprise inspection. You want your team to be prepared and have every opportunity to shine. This also gives you the ability to look at their scheduled calls and make adjustments ahead of time so that you can create the type of day you want to observe. Things won’t always fall totally in line with your plan, but at least you’ll have a course you can adjust.

This blog originally appeared on nexstarnetwork.com. Follow this link to continue reading. 

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