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.

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

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.

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Upland

AUGUST 30, 2023

It represents the culmination of their journey, where they have progressed through the earlier stages and are now highly engaged and ready to make a purchase. At every stage of this journey, marketers employ targeted strategies to guide potential customers toward making a purchase decision.

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Mike Kunkle

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Then, the rest of this makes sense and can be really valuable. Targeted Performance: meaning a specific effort focused on a KPI in need of improvement, such as decreasing Closed-Lost or No Decision rates and improving Closed-Won rates, or improving overall profitability in a certain product line where deep discounting is rampant.

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Flevy

MARCH 19, 2024

Ohmae’s 3C Model (Strategic Triangle) has its applications in Strategic Planning, Market Analysis , and guiding Decision-making processes. The 3C Model makes a case for the executives to carefully comprehend 3 core elements before devising their strategy. products, services, technology, organizational culture, and so on).

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Shareholders Decision-making Digital Transformation Manufacturing 52

Customer Think

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Email | RSS In this conversation with @DrAlanBarnard, we explore how the principles of the Theory of Constraints (originally created by Dr. Eliyahu Goldratt) can be used to not only drive significant business results but also to help us make high stake decisions as leaders.

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Force Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Last month, the Revenue Builders Podcast featured some hard-hitting tactical conversations about the journey to elite sales leadership and the decisions we make along the way. Make sure to tune in to the Revenue Builders podcast on your favorite podcast player, so you can easily download, listen, and share.

Leadership 97

Leadership Sales Leadership Decision-making Sales 97

Brooks Group

JANUARY 2, 2024

What makes successful salespeople isn’t just inherent abilities—it’s also their skill set. Let’s dive into the capabilities that make a salesperson truly exceptional and how to develop these qualities in your sales team. By making the unknowns known, they instill confidence in the customer’s mind.

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Flevy

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The Strategic Thinking Games provide Decision Making models for senior executives to choose from and use as per the situation. Each of the Strategic Thinking Games warrants employing a different mindset and decision-making approach to confront the challenges presented by a particular problem. Organization Learning.

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Flevy

APRIL 16, 2024

In the past, the same phenomenon was at play that used to make people glued to their TV sets for hours, and today, this is what triggers us to check on our phones compulsively numerous times a day. The model stresses making this action as easy as possible to increase the likelihood of the behavior being performed.

Advertising 52

Advertising Decision-making Digital Transformation Digitalization 52

Brooks Group

MARCH 25, 2024

The IMPACT sales training program begins with a sales assessment of each participant to understand their behavioral patterns, communication styles, and decision-making processes. This levels the playing field and makes sales cycles and revenue more predictable. It increases sales effectiveness and efficiency.

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Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Describe when and how you'll make your recommendation happen and immediate next steps. The reasons are many: relationship building; confirmation of strategy or tactics; seeking clarity to help deal with uncertainty; advice on decisions; get a decision changed; inform; educate; get action. Alternatives (2 minutes). Use humour.

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Value Proposition Decision-making Shareholders Government 246

Mike Kunkle

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This shift from account management to proactive hunting for new business requires a fundamentally different skill set (and possibly a different make-up or Sales DNA). There are more decision makers in the committee, and they are seeking detailed information, case studies, ROI analyses, and robust decision support.

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Upland

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Sure, they may be happy to watch sellers’ slideshows and sit in on demos, but when it comes down to vetting a product and making an important B2B purchase, the word of someone paid to close the sale is only going to go so far. Both factors make existing customers credible references in the eyes of prospects. It’s truly that simple.

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Brooks Group

APRIL 23, 2024

This blog post takes a deep dive into the key benefits and drawbacks of the sales profession to help you make an informed decision. Commission-based pay and fluctuations in sales volume can make it challenging to predict your monthly or annual income. This can make it difficult to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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Sales Training Sales Decision-making Negotiation 67

Flevy

MARCH 12, 2024

As per Pralahad and Hamel, distinctive competencies or capabilities of the organization make the key difference in achieving superior performance and competitive advantage. Informed Decision making by identifying unique resources and capabilities. This rarity of resources or capabilities make them hard to replicate.

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Profitability Value Proposition Decision-making Digital Transformation 52

Flevy

APRIL 14, 2024

CES is valued for its simplicity, quick evaluation, and adaptability across various service channels, making it highly relevant for measuring business outcomes and providing actionable insights. Purchase Decision Support. Gauge the effort required to navigate through product options, influencing the customer’s purchase decision.

Digital Transformation 52

Digital Transformation Decision-making Customer Experience Facilitation 52

Flevy

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Rather than using past assumptions and relying on instincts, using the Flywheel Strategy , decision makers exploit the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Advanced Analytics. Instead of numbing decision-makers with a profusion of options they created, the simulations render elucidative insights.

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Artificial Intelligence Energy and Utilities Decision-making Advertising 111

Nutshell

AUGUST 28, 2023

This data-driven approach helps you identify bottlenecks, refine strategies, and make informed decisions that create continuous improvement. DOWNLOAD THE FREE LIST 2. Qualifying The qualifying stage marks the first time your reps make direct contact with a lead. ‍ Whitney Sales Founder of The Sales Method 3.

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Decision-making Sales Negotiation Advertising 118

Brooks Group

MAY 2, 2024

Social Skills Social skills are the ability to be socially aware, make meaningful connections, build rapport , and maintain relationships over an extended period of time. Social Skills: Do they make eye contact? A comprehensive EQ assessment will allow your team members to gain self-awareness and make better decisions.

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Emotional Intelligence Sales Decision-making Sales Training 83

Force Management

JUNE 29, 2023

There's no doubt that the key to unlocking growth is a combination of great interpersonal leadership and collaboration, as well as solid execution and data-driven business decisions. Make sure to tune in to the Revenue Builders podcast on your favorite podcast player, so you can easily download, listen, and share.

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Investors Decision-making Leadership Sales 90

Flevy

JUNE 2, 2021

By managing customer demand downstream, organizations control the decision makers responsible for the purchase decision. When companies are unable to control the decision makers, they look for levers across the Value Chain to influence decisions. Information Access. Do You Find Value in This Framework?

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Suppliers Manufacturing Decision-making Innovation 110

Brooks Group

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Buyers have been tasked with making an important decision, and they want to be sure they get it right—and choose the product or solution that makes them look good. It’s your sales team’s job to bring value to a decision maker and help them make the decisions that are best for them and their company.

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Decision-making Sales Suppliers Sales Training 76

Brooks Group

OCTOBER 24, 2023

They will also be highly educated in the sales process your team has been trained in, and the sales enablement tools that will make the reinforcement successful. The coach is there to answer any questions, and to make the seller feel comfortable putting their new tools into action. Download this white paper to help guide your decision.

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Sales Training Sales Decision-making Sales Management 74

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. DOWNLOAD NOW. I like it because it recognises the personal motivations in decision making.

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Value Proposition Decision-making B2B Meetings 246

Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 17, 2024

Moreover, they can influence purchasing decisions by increasing the confidence of their buyers. Consider this: 78% of consumers say a salesperson's expertise is "very" to "extremely" important in influencing a purchase decision. However, preferences change depending on the product or service.

Value Proposition 89

Value Proposition Decision-making Sales Internet 89

Flevy

APRIL 24, 2024

To make sense of this phenomenon, Jay Barney introduced the VRIO framework. A valuable resource must make a significant impact on an organization’s effectiveness or efficiency. This phase is crucial as it sets the stage for all strategic actions that follow, grounding decisions in solid, evaluative research.

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Digital Transformation Organization Decision-making Leadership 52

SBI

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

As each department hunkers down to run their reports and formulate their own analysis and create their Powerpoint presentations to respond to these queries, they are looking to showcase the numbers that make their department shine. Marketing speaks in leads and website downloads. After all, next year’s budget increase depends on it!

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Brooks Group

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In the dynamic world of sales, where every decision can make or break a deal, harnessing the power of data is critical. In a landscape where intuition must be complemented by concrete evidence, sales metrics empower managers to make informed choices. The buyer is changing faster than we are as sellers.

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Sales Decision-making Sales Training Sales Management 92

Flevy

APRIL 30, 2024

This helps in understanding the day-to-day activities that might influence purchasing decisions. By investing in Customer Journey Mapping, organizations can achieve a clearer understanding of the customer experience, enabling them to make informed decisions that enhance interactions at every touchpoint.

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Telecommunications Healthcare Retail Customer Experience 52

Brooks Group

MARCH 7, 2024

Buyers generally make up their minds in the first few seconds whether the time spent with you is going to be valuable. This makes it far more likely they will listen to you—and that you’ll make the sale. They make buying decisions about products and services they don’t personally use.

Procurement 68

Procurement Management Decision-making Sales Training 68

OnStrategyHQ

JUNE 23, 2023

3 Exercises for Making Decisions Driven by Consensus So what’s the deal? You want your team to make decisions they agree with. These three tools ensure that the loudest person in the room doesn’t dominate the conversation — or worse, encourage group-think decision-making.

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Decision-making Facilitation Communication 52

Zendesk

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Follow along to learn more about customer personas, their importance, and how you can create one before download the customizable template. In doing so, you can identify what makes your customers tick and gain valuable insights into how to tailor aspects of your business to strengthen your connection with them and improve their experience.

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Flevy

APRIL 25, 2024

This comprehensive approach provides a nuanced understanding of consumer behaviors and motivations, tapping into subconscious drivers of decision-making and preference formation. You can download an editable PowerPoint presentation on the Zaltman Metaphor Elicitation Technique (ZMET) Framework here on the Flevy documents marketplace.

Construction 52

Construction Digital Transformation Communication Decision-making 52

Brooks Group

MARCH 28, 2024

As buying processes grow more complex, it’s becoming increasingly important for sales professionals to gain access to senior executives and C-level decision makers. Today’s major purchasing decisions often involve cross-functional buying committees that include executives from the C-suite. Your prospect lacks budget authority.

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Decision-making Logistics Supply Chain Suppliers 70

Flevy

APRIL 8, 2022

There will forever be some winners and some failures in the process of evaluating Capital Investment projects for funding, but no one desires to be the decision-maker who failed to recognize a fantastic investment. A standardized way of developing proposals makes it easier to evaluate the initiatives. Conceal Names & Demographics.

Decision-making 110

Decision-making Banking Organization Management 110

Brooks Group

APRIL 10, 2024

Prospecting Techniques: Before the Sales Call The right sales skills and a consistent set of best practices before sales calls will make prospecting time more productive. Make sure every team member has a professional headshot, sales title, and product-oriented “About” section. Here are some to focus on. Pre-call planning is critical.

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