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Assertive communication: The importance of voice

Red Star Kim

A key theme from the workshop was Assertive communication: The importance of voice. Keys to Assertive Communication Assertiveness is the ability to stand up for what you believe while staying calm and positive and respecting others’ views. Be specific and direct in making your point such as “I will need more time to finish that task.

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Stage-Gate Process

Flevy

The Stage-Gate Process encompasses 6 key stages, each demarcated by a decision gate where project viability is assessed. The Discovery stage involves brainstorming features and conducting preliminary market research. Tasks include brainstorming sessions, preliminary market research, and initial feasibility studies.

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Top 11 Professional Selling Skills

Brooks Group

They directly impact revenue generation and overall business success, so make sure your sales training addresses them. Communication Communication is the most important selling skill. Use assessments to help them understand communication styles. Active Listening Active listening is arguably the next most important skill.

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The 7 Norms of Collaborative Work

OnStrategyHQ

“The Seven Norms of Collaborative Work,” offers a robust framework for enhancing dialogue, decision-making, and collective outcomes. This simple act of taking a moment can lead to more meaningful discussions and better decision-making processes. It enables better decision-making.

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Book review: The Strategy Book by Max McKeown

Red Star Kim

Let it grow like a weed in the garden | Henry Mintzberg ) The way to achieve great employee engagement is addressed in this 2021 book Book review: Influential Internal Communication by Jenni Field (kimtasso.com) ) Think before you plan “Strategy is about outthinking your competition. What is the informal decision-making process?

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Enhance Your Approach with Relationship Mapping Tools

DemandFarm

However, despite your best efforts, you find it challenging to navigate the intricate network of decision-makers within the organization. This is where relationship mapping, an essential tool for understanding the complex dynamics of a purchase decision, becomes a crucial asset for revenue teams. It doesn’t work like that anymore.

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Coaching and Consulting – People and Problem-Solving skills

Red Star Kim

It’s worth touching on some related skills : Facilitating Essentially, facilitation is about making communication, interaction, collaboration or learning easier. Facilitation skills provide opportunities and resources to a group of people that enable them to make progress and succeed. But coaches resist the temptation to tell.