Course Code: mcctmx
Duration: 14 hours
Prerequisites:
  • Basic understanding of team operations in collections
  • Interest in employee motivation and compensation practices
  • Familiarity with workplace dynamics

Audience

  • Collections team members
  • Supervisors and team leaders in collections
  • HR and compensation specialists working with collections staff
Overview:

This course is designed to strengthen the soft skills of collections teams in Mexico with a focus on benefits, incentives, and compensation. Participants will gain tools to improve communication, collaboration, and motivation while aligning with Mexican labor law. The training emphasizes how to design strategic plans that motivate staff effectively, ensure fairness, and comply with national regulations, enhancing both performance and workplace satisfaction.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level collections professionals, supervisors, and HR staff who wish to develop their soft skills while understanding how to apply incentive and compensation strategies in compliance with Mexican labor law.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamentals of benefits, incentives, and compensation in the Mexican context.
  • Apply communication and negotiation skills to strengthen workplace collaboration.
  • Design fair and motivating incentive schemes for collections teams.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant labor laws and best practices in Mexico.

Format of the Course

  • Interactive lecture and discussion.
  • Role-playing and group exercises.
  • Hands-on case studies adapted to collections operations.

Course Customization Options

  • To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline:

Introduction to Soft Skills in Collections

  • Importance of soft skills in the collections environment
  • Building trust and rapport with team members and clients
  • Linking motivation with performance outcomes

Benefits and Incentives: Foundations

  • Types of employee benefits in Mexico
  • Designing fair and competitive incentive plans
  • Equity and transparency in compensation

Mexican Labor Law and Compliance

  • Overview of key labor laws affecting compensation and benefits
  • Legal considerations for incentive structures
  • Ensuring compliance and avoiding disputes

Effective Communication and Negotiation

  • Assertive and empathetic communication techniques
  • Handling difficult conversations with fairness and respect
  • Negotiating incentives and benefits with transparency

Motivation and Engagement Strategies

  • Understanding intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation
  • Designing incentive programs that drive engagement
  • Case studies on motivating collections teams

Strategic Planning for Collections Teams

  • Aligning incentives with organizational goals
  • Balancing performance, equity, and compliance
  • Creating measurable and adaptable plans

Workshops and Practical Exercises

  • Group activity: Designing a compliant incentive program
  • Role-play: Handling staff concerns on compensation fairness
  • Simulation: Evaluating impact of incentives on team performance

Summary and Next Steps

Sites Published:

México - Desarrollo de habilidades en motivación y compensación para equipos de cobranza en México