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Developing Strategic Thinking in SAMs

Whetstone

The Importance of Developing Strategic Thinking in Strategic Account Managers In our fast-paced business environment, Strategic Account Managers (SAMs) face a myriad of challenges that require them to go beyond routine selling and service tasks. SAM teams end up in a vicious cycle from which there seems to be no escape.

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THE 10-K FILING: THE MOST IMPORTANT DOCUMENT THAT SAMS NEVER READ

Strategic Account Management Association

In the age of convenience, where same-day deliveries have become the gold standard and news articles are now conveniently timed down to the second, our need for accurate and concise information has never been more pressing. By Jacques Sciammas, President, Selling to Executives.

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Be more strategic – A metaphor: Analyse, join and align the dots

Red Star Kim

This short article explains why humans are so good at noticing patterns (and even better than AI algorithms) and outliers: Why the Human Brain Is So Good at Detecting Patterns | Psychology Today Join the dots We take our data, information and insights and talk to people in our firm in meetings and workshops.

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Book review: The Strategy Book by Max McKeown

Red Star Kim

This one is equally helpful for experienced leaders and students first grasping the principles of strategic thinking. The author clarifies the strategic process while guiding the reader through it to create a new strategic mindset. Unusually, he has accolades for both customer service and human resources.

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Being more strategic – Case studies and insights (Ireland May 2023)

Red Star Kim

I was delighted to return to Dublin to lead an in person training workshop for PM Forum Ireland on “ Being more strategic” with delegates from law, accountancy and consultancy firms. We considered strategic thinking, business strategy and marketing and business development strategy. 1 firm in Ireland.

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Implementing the Building Blocks of Sales Enablement: Mastering the Sales Systems

Mike Kunkle

Entry-level positions might require a heavier focus on mindset, traits, and cultural fit, while senior roles might demand a more thorough evaluation of past performance, competencies, and strategic thinking abilities. The former may not include skill validation (role play), while the latter certainly should.

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ARTICLE: [Q&A] How do you choose a strategic framework?

OnStrategyHQ

Embrace the process, remain open to iteration, and cultivate a culture of strategic thinking that resonates with your team. first appeared on OnStrategy.

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