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Lessons from a Winning Global Account Management (GAM) Program

Strategic Account Management Association

The [GAM] program’s core mission is to form and maintain a trusted partnership with our clients that produces mutual innovation and value resulting in measurable outcomes. Customers brainstormed new ideas for solving common problems and avoiding common pitfalls. Establishing a Customer-Centric GAM Program.

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Turning lemons into lemonade: Five ways to reset on customer management fundamentals in a post-pandemic world

Strategic Account Management Association

SAMA and Boston Consulting Group partnered in May 2020 to conduct a study aimed at discovering the early changes to customer expectations for sales organizations as a result of the COVID pandemic. But that’s a topic for a different day. It all starts with selecting the right accounts. #4: 4: Focus on value. Value is a thing.

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How leaders successfully drive innovation

MDI Training

Driving business innovation as a leader. Successfully driving business innovation as a leader is essential to living a positive innovation culture and strong innovation management. We apply methods from design thinking (such as brainstorming, prototyping and iteration) to business modeling and strategy.

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How to Identify the Rare, Untapped Market

Hubspot Sales

As an entrepreneur, it's important to recognize untapped markets so you can innovate on products or bring a new product to market. This will help you brainstorm new products that aren't being sold yet. The first company to innovate a new product in an untapped market is usually well-respected. Read industry blogs.

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Book review: The Strategy Book by Max McKeown

Red Star Kim

Book review: The Strategy Book by Max McKeown Author and book overview of The Strategy Book Author Max McKeown, with both an MBA and PhD from Warwick Business School, is a strategy and innovation coach for leading companies. Unusually, he has accolades for both customer service and human resources. A strategist cannot get lost in the detail”.

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Why Trust Matters Now More Than Ever In Innovation

Aepiphanni

2020 showed us that adaptability is a must to survive the changing market. Innovation is something that companies should also utilize regularly in their everyday operations. However, more than original ideas, innovation should also factor in one important value: Trust. Building lasting relationships. Funneling to other offers.

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How to Motivate Your Sales Team: A Behavioral Approach

Hubspot Sales

According to the 2020 State of Talent Optimization Report , companies that practice talent optimization see 34% higher employee performance. and "Do you enjoy brainstorming on the fly or getting your thoughts together prior to a meeting?". Is this person wired to innovate or execute? Are they comfortable delegating?

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