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  • Complaints Log (Membership Required: Individual)
  • Customer Complaints Handling Commitment Sign (Membership Required: Individual)
  • HEAT Model Cheat Sheet

    The HEAT Model/technique is used to calm down an angry customer, consisting of four key components:

    1. Hear them Out
    2. Empathise
    3. Apologise
    4. Take ownership 

    We also have an article where you can learn more about the HEAT model and some extra tips on managing angry customers > as well as a suite of resources designed to help employees and businesses manage customer complaints, including frameworks, complaint logging tools, in-store signage and lots more. Learn more >

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    Filename ACXPA-HEAT-Method-Cheat-Sheet.pdf
    Filesize 79.18 KB
    Version 5.0
    Date added 26 April 2026
    Category Complaints Management
  • HEAT Model Facilitator Guide (Membership Required: Individual)
  • Website Complaints Handling Page Template Guide (Membership Required: Individual)
  • ACXPA Complaints Handling Framework (Membership Required: Individual)
  • Complaints Escalation Guide (Membership Required: Individual)
  • Complaints Handling Framework Cheat Sheet (Membership Required: Individual)
  • Complaints Handling Framework Facilitators Guide (Membership Required: Business 5, Business 10, Business 25, Business 50, Business 100, or Customised Business)
  • Complaints Log (Membership Required: Individual)
  • Customer Complaints Handling Commitment Sign (Membership Required: Individual)
  • HEAT Model Cheat Sheet

    The HEAT Model/technique is used to calm down an angry customer, consisting of four key components:

    1. Hear them Out
    2. Empathise
    3. Apologise
    4. Take ownership 

    We also have an article where you can learn more about the HEAT model and some extra tips on managing angry customers > as well as a suite of resources designed to help employees and businesses manage customer complaints, including frameworks, complaint logging tools, in-store signage and lots more. Learn more >

    Download the HEAT Model Cheat Sheet

    Free download
    You can download this resource without a membership.

    Want access to all ACXPA premium tools, templates and member-only downloads? Explore membership options below.

    View membership options Log in

    Tip: If you’d like your downloads tracked in your account, log in first.

    Filename ACXPA-HEAT-Method-Cheat-Sheet.pdf
    Filesize 79.18 KB
    Version 5.0
    Date added 26 April 2026
    Category Complaints Management
  • HEAT Model Facilitator Guide (Membership Required: Individual)
  • Website Complaints Handling Page Template Guide (Membership Required: Individual)
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