Upland

AUGUST 25, 2023

An influence map is a visual tool that helps you identify and understand the stakeholders who have a say in your project or decision. It can be used to: Identify the key stakeholders who need to be engaged in order to achieve your goals. Understand the relationships between stakeholders and how they influence each other.

Stakeholders 195

Stakeholders Decision-making Sales Leadership 195

Upland

MARCH 29, 2023

It means building out a robust understanding of roles in the decision-making process, how (and to what extent) they exert influence and what priorities are top-of-their-mind. When a deal comes down to the line, it’s the quality of the relationship that gets the seller the phone call when a buyer is making decisions.

CRM 195

CRM Management Stakeholders Decision-making 195

Mike Kunkle

APRIL 8, 2023

(Although, in complex B2B opportunities, especially with longer sales cycles, qualification – like discovery – may be ongoing, because new stakeholders are introduced, others leave, budgets shift, and in general, things change.) To start, assess the Buyer Type for each stakeholder. Here’s what I mean.

B2B 243

B2B Sales Decision-making Stakeholders 243

Account Manager Tips

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

jobs being gobbled up by new technology and millennials set to make up 75% of the workforce might have you worried. A survey of 2,000 business leaders confirmed the soft skills most in-demand are leadership, communication, collaboration, and time management. Fair and decisive. Develop, communicate and execute your plans.

Key Account Management 246

Key Account Management Account Management Management Decision-making 246

Mike Kunkle

AUGUST 30, 2023

They must show that they can make an impact with enablement and move the needle on the metrics that matter most. But there is much an enabler can do to lead the change projects, garner the support needed, and continue to nudge, push, cajole, and lead the way to making a business impact.

Leadership 293

Leadership Stakeholders Decision-making Sales Training 293

Red Star Kim

MARCH 1, 2024

At the recent Training – PM Forum on “ Buy-in, engagement and stakeholder management ” workshop we welcomed executive and manager delegates from legal and accountancy firms as well as a delegate from Poland. This is challenging as everyone is time poor and most communications are digital. Everyone is different.

Stakeholders 130

Stakeholders Decision-making Emotional Intelligence Communication 130

Strategic Account Management Association

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Patients communicate with their doctors over Skype, order drugs through smartphone apps and even perform basic genetic tests from home. Early in 2020, many health care organizations were already leveraging AI to improve decision making and automate difficult or tedious tasks.

Supply Chain 400

Supply Chain Artificial Intelligence Innovation Suppliers 400

Account Manager Tips

OCTOBER 11, 2021

You need to take charge, make decisions and set goals for your customers so they can achieve success. What changes should we make? How do we make changes? Not focused on the customer The biggest mistake you can make with clients is to put your needs first. Putting out fires instead of preventing them.

Account Management 246

Account Management Key Account Management Management Suppliers 246

Upland

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Guided selling is a modern sales approach that combines technology, data analytics, and personalized interactions to assist customers in making well-informed purchasing decisions. This enables them to work faster, engage buyers more effectively, and make better decisions.

Decision-making 195

Decision-making Stakeholders Customer Experience CRM 195

Account Manager Tips

AUGUST 14, 2022

You'll learn behaviours and techniques that will make your natural creativity shine. This proven method will make you more open-minded and productive. This proven method will make you more open-minded and productive. Making Creativity and Innovation Happen. Unleash Your Potential: Innovation and Enterprise.

Key Account Management 246

Key Account Management Account Management Emotional Intelligence Management 246

AchieveIt

AUGUST 8, 2024

Using intuition or a vibe might work when choosing where to go on your next vacation or which restaurant to try, but not when making strategic or business decisions. Your decision-making process should be centered around these valuable insights. What is data-driven decision-making (DDDM)?

Decision-making 52

Decision-making Healthcare Stakeholders Government 52

Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Imagine you're at the front of a boardroom about to make a presentation. Make your first impression count The goal of any executive level presentation is to make sure everyone immediately feels this will be time well spent. Measure and communicate value in a way that means something to them. How do you feel? DOWNLOAD NOW.

Value Proposition 246

Value Proposition Decision-making B2B Meetings 246

Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Of all the differences between selling in a remote organization and being a part of an office space, the challenges of complete and transparent communication are some of the few similarities that persist. When building an agenda, make it actionable by including questions the team needs to answer. Goals and Objectives. Attendance.

Meetings 142

Meetings Decision-making Stakeholders Sales 142

Nutshell

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Navigating the complexities of B2B sales, especially with high-value enterprise deals and multiple stakeholders, can be challenging. The sales process focuses on identifying key decision-makers and understanding their needs, then creating strategies to effectively address those needs.

Stakeholders 126

Stakeholders Sales CRM Value Proposition 126

Mike Kunkle

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Other times, sellers work with ad hoc buying committees who have never worked together to make a purchase decision, and who are operating without an aligned process, policies, or even guidelines and guardrails. click the image to see a larger version] This makes sense, right? Should sales process be adaptable?

B2B 231

B2B Sales Decision-making Negotiation 231

Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Like most modern buyers, I had already done a wealth of research leading up to my decision, and nothing the salesperson said was going to make me walk away with anything other than the brand and model I showed up to buy. Buyers today are more informed than ever, and not just about cars, appliances, and consumer electronics.

B2B 115

B2B B2C Decision-making Software 115

Brooks Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Bigger deals usually mean bigger committees, which present unique challenges compared to selling to an individual decision maker or even a small group. Lack of clear authority, conflicting priorities, and the logistics of keeping 7, 10, or 12 people in the loop make the B2B buying process an increasingly tough sale.

Value Proposition 98

Value Proposition Procurement Decision-making Stakeholders 98

Hubspot Sales

MARCH 29, 2018

Evaluate written communication through initial emails. Most sales representatives use email for the majority of their communication. Starting with initial outreach, be aware of their communication style and possible red flags. Use a phone screen to gauge verbal communication skills. Early interview stages.

Stakeholders 127

Stakeholders Communication Decision-making Sales 127

Hubspot Sales

JULY 8, 2021

With enterprise sales, you lock in on a single business and interact with several stakeholders within it — having conversations that bear significant weight as the deal progresses. Building relationships through education and communication might be the key factor in successfully conducting an enterprise sales process. Long Sales Cycle.

Construction 122

Construction Stakeholders Sales Decision-making 122

Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

A much-needed "people skills" primer and master class in all facets of workplace communication Do you know how to ask for help at work without sounding dumb? With case studies, micro strategies, and example language, readers will learn communication skills that can be practiced and implemented immediately.

B2B 130

B2B Key Account Management Account Management Decision-making 130

Red Star Kim

MARCH 4, 2024

They fear making mistakes and don’t want to appear vulnerable. Their behaviour makes you feel irritated, inferior, worthless and stupid. They may make you feel stifled, stupid or untrusted. You need to avoid making mistakes or paying insufficient attention to detail. Please let me know if you’d like a copy.

Management 147

Management Communication Leadership Digitalization 147

Red Star Kim

MAY 2, 2023

Diversity and inclusion (communicating for D&I) is covered well here Book review: Digital Body Language – How to build trust by Erica Dhawan (kimtasso.com) ). But since 2007 companies advertising C-suite openings have increasingly emphasised the importance of social skills and de-emphasised operational expertise.

Emotional Intelligence 100

Emotional Intelligence Leadership Decision-making Publishing 100

Red Star Kim

JULY 11, 2022

Communication and education are required to manage expectations and promote enthusiasm and momentum. There are lots of articles on internal communications, buy-in and stakeholder engagement. For example: Internal communication – Why, how and what (kimtasso.com). Align stakeholder needs and expectations.

Innovation 130

Innovation Marketing Stakeholders Value Proposition 130

Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 26, 2020

Your marketers and salespeople pinpoint vital stakeholders within the target company. The means of communication must reflect the prospect’s preferences. Executives at your firm may also interact personally with critical stakeholders of the target account. Which communication channels they prefer. Image Source.

Stakeholders 138

Stakeholders B2B Decision-making Sales Environment 138

Hubspot Sales

JUNE 24, 2021

They have an ideal result that they're trusting a firm and its stakeholders to achieve. Scope creep occurs when those stakeholders wind up adding additional functions, features, requirements, or other unauthorized work as a project progresses. Differences in Stakeholders' Opinions. Overly Long Projects.

Stakeholders 115

Stakeholders Leadership Decision-making Communication 115

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The most valued traits sales managers see in salespeople are problem solving, relationship building, critical thinking, confidence, and oral communication. The top data insights sales leaders use for decision-making are forecasting data, rep productivity data, and team performance to quota.

Sales Leadership 142

Sales Leadership Leadership Sales B2B 142

Upland

APRIL 20, 2023

To make this easier, great sales teams set clear goals, KPIs, and adjust when needed to better fit their always-evolving account management strategy. There are many benefits to account management that make the significant investment in resources worth it. Account management takes a ton of time and resources to get right.

Account Management 195

Account Management Management Account Planning Decision-making 195

Red Star Kim

DECEMBER 18, 2023

However, top-down analysis and decision-making ensures that the various units are working towards the firm’s goals (a “one-firm approach”) and making tough choices between competing interests. And where people have developed their own strategy they are more likely to work towards its successful implementation.

Marketing 130

Marketing Strategic Thinking Stakeholders Artificial Intelligence 130

Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

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?

Strategic Thinking 147

Strategic Thinking Decision-making Innovation Facilitation 147

Account Manager Tips

AUGUST 3, 2022

When to give up Forms of communication (from most to least effective) Favourite book on follow up In other news Have your say on the future of key account management Quote of the week. You need your client engaged and communicating, but they don't always see it that way. So before you go chasing your client, make sure you're prepared.

Key Account Management 130

Key Account Management Account Management Decision-making Communication 130

Hubspot Sales

JULY 6, 2021

As revenue generation is dependent on the customer, a CRO also maintains a customer-first mindset and makes strategic decisions based on their needs. Use data to make informed decisions and define strategic processes. Use data to define relevant KPIs and communicate them with teams. CRO Sales Responsibilities.

Decision-making 126

Decision-making Value Proposition Stakeholders Advertising 126

Flevy

MAY 23, 2023

Decision Making is critical for every business. Military strategists apply their training and experience to devise battle plans and make quick decisions aimed at achieving specific objectives. It’s a tool that military forces use to plan and execute strategic decisions. Enables prompt, objective decisions.

Decision-making 98

Decision-making Energy and Utilities e-Learning Digital Transformation 98

DemandFarm

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

A stakeholder mapping temple is the holy grail you need in this situation. It makes things even more efficient especially when you have to collaborate with teams remotely. Why is stakeholder mapping important? Identifying key partners and their influence on the project can help create clear communication lines.

Stakeholders 40

Stakeholders Decision-making Communication Management 40

Hubspot Sales

JULY 7, 2020

What key metrics are you looking for to make an initial analysis? A successful sales analyst is able to assess pertinent data and make sound business recommendations for their sales colleagues. Sometimes it can take a bit of inquiry or digging to get the information needed to make a complete analysis.

Stakeholders 117

Stakeholders Sales Communication Prioritization 117

Hubspot Sales

MARCH 18, 2019

Some final thoughts on making your key account management strategy a success. These accounts make up the majority of the business' income. If you can promise to make them a key account -- and your competition can't do the same -- you're likelier to win the deal. It's the understanding of how a company makes money.

Key Account Management 139

Key Account Management Account Management Management Account Strategy 139

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Businesses that purchase industrial products are incredibly dependent on them, as they likely make up a significant aspect of their day-to-day processes. Thus, selling machinery used in automobile manufacturing is more competitive, as there are only 15 possible companies that could make use of the product. Complex Purchasing Decisions.

Manufacturing 132

Manufacturing B2B Decision-making Construction 132

Brooks Group

AUGUST 22, 2024

Without realizing it, your sellers may be pushing potential buyers away by using the wrong communication approach. Understanding each style is key to understanding the decision-making behavior of a prospect. Decision-Making Style: These types tend to be less detail oriented and focus more on the big picture.

Emotional Intelligence 89

Emotional Intelligence Decision-making Sales Communication 89