ClearPoint Strategy

JULY 7, 2021

If there is one phrase that represents both enormous potential and challenges to organizations today, it is big data. We have more and more data available to us every day and many companies are stymied by the sheer volume of managing it. Datapine ’s profit and loss dashboard organizes information using a nice, clean format.

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Flevy

MARCH 19, 2024

Innovation Pipeline Strength is a critical metric for organizations aiming to maintain a highly competitive level of innovation. It reflects an organization’s ability to manage, prioritize, and convert ideas into viable products or services, ensuring a consistent flow of innovation.

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Flevy

MARCH 21, 2024

Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy is a critical aspect of modern business management, pivotal for protecting and monetizing innovations. Furthermore, a strong IP portfolio can enhance an organization’s valuation , attract investment, and facilitate entry into global markets.

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Flevy

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

For organizations across the spectrum, these metrics provide a lens through which growth can be assessed, strategies refined, and objectives recalibrated. For leaders within any organization, these metrics offer the tools to steer their initiatives toward sustainable growth.

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Flevy

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Benchmarking against industry peers is something all organizations (should) do. Competitive Benchmarking is the compass that guides organizations in navigating the competitive landscape. This article will delve into the vital role of Competitive Benchmarking KPIs in empowering organizations to make data-driven decisions.

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Flevy

MARCH 17, 2024

NPD is central to organizations looking to maintain or establish a competitive edge, enabling them to capitalize on emerging opportunities and meet evolving customer demands. In the context of strategic planning and performance management , NPD plays a vital role in determining an organization’s long-term success and market positioning.

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Flevy

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

This strategic avenue is not just about expanding business footprints or diversifying portfolios–it’s a complex maneuver that, when executed with precision, can significantly alter an organization’s trajectory towards success. Importance of M&A Strategy M&A Strategy is more than a tactical play.

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Flevy

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Pretty much every organization is pursuing a Digital Transformation Strategy to some degree. Digital Transformation Strategy encompasses the integration of digital technology into all areas of an organization, fundamentally changing operations and business models. We’ve living in the Digital Age.

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Flevy

MARCH 18, 2024

This essential function encompasses the activities organizations undertake to innovate and improve their products or services. It is through effective R&D activities that organizations can develop groundbreaking products, improve existing offerings, and discover new ways to meet customer demands.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Being a sales manager is a whirlwind experience, especially for those who were once successful sales reps themselves. Fortunately, there are valuable best practices that can help aspiring sales managers excel in their positions. Best Practices for Sales Managers 1. Your skill as a manager is only as good as your foundation.

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Account Manager Tips

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

You reveal too much of what is going on behind the scenes in your organization. Every month I publish a list of handpicked books to help you with your professional development. Knowing how to use a CRM is an essential competency for sales, key account management, customer success and many more. How to Get Out of a Reading Slump.

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Upland

MAY 4, 2023

Savvy sales organizations can take advantage of this lack of enthusiasm, differentiate themselves, and use account planning to find the revenue others miss. Cadence To stay on top of your pipeline and manage your sales, you will need to have a scheduled review cadence in place.

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Force Management

MARCH 7, 2024

Whether you're an upcoming leader or are currently managing a sales organization, there are some valuable lessons to be learned from these guests. We recently started publishing two episodes per week, so there are even more great lessons in leadership to unpack!

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ClearPoint Strategy

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Whether you’re responsible for charting data at your company or you just need to capture the essence of one particular measure, using the right performance management chart is key to getting your message across accurately. Our 15 Favorite Management Charts. We’re here to help with that! Take a look! Target Vs. Actual Charts.

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ClearPoint Strategy

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

This is where the value of good project management becomes clear. There are a variety of project management methodologies you can implement, but no obvious favorite across industries. To help you choose, we’ve outlined 10 project management techniques that have had proven success, and the types of situations for which they work best.

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Flevy

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Customer Segmentation and Analysis stands at the forefront of this understanding, enabling organizations to tailor their strategies, products, and services to meet the diverse needs of their customers. In today’s digital world, understanding your customer base is more crucial than ever.

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Miller Heiman Group

JUNE 18, 2019

In the latest episode of Move the Deal , CSO Insights Chief Research Officer Seleste Lunsford previews the upcoming World-Class Sales Practices Report and talks with host Greg Moore about shifts in buyer behavior, how sellers should respond and what it takes to be a world-class sales organization. Episode Highlights. [1:20]

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ClearPoint Strategy

JULY 7, 2021

If there is one phrase that represents both enormous potential and challenges to organizations today, it is big data. We have more and more data available to us every day and many companies are stymied by the sheer volume of managing it. Datapine ’s profit and loss dashboard organizes information using a nice, clean format.

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Force Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Whether you're leading an early-stage startup or an established organization, one of the most important things a leader can do is to cultivate a culture of accountability, curiosity and excellence. These leaders have spearheaded culture transformations and spurred massive growth at some of the most influential sales organizations of our time.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 3, 2023

Benefits of sales training for sales teams and their managers Sales training is beneficial for all members of a sales force, and investing in it can have many benefits and aid in establishing a culture of growth and support. With a defined and clear structure, staff can make useful decisions without the constant supervision of their manager.

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Envisio

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Today, we are delighted to announce the launch of Envisio Projects – a suite of project management tools to help manage, deliver, and communicate Capital Improvement Plans (CIP). I like the reports’ simplicity for Project Managers. The tool we currently use for reporting is very tedious and defined.

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Strategic Communications

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

I was an early adopter of telework or telecommuting and wrote books on the topic back in the 1990s—last year I wrote a new book on remote or hybrid management best practices in light of the sudden shift to remote work settings for many employees and the challenges managers found themselves facing.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 6, 2020

Chances are, your organization grew out of this method of contact management quickly, and the tedious task of manually tracking contact data can be impacting your fundraising efforts. Spreadsheets can’t meet the needs of a growing organization. Here are the best CRM software solutions for nonprofit organizations.

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Force Management

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In their discussions with John Kaplan and John McMahon, these leaders shared stories of leading and scaling some of the most influential sales organizations of our time. We recently started publishing two episodes per week , so there's even more great lessons in leadership to dig in to!

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Upland

JANUARY 26, 2020

Savvy sales organizations can take advantage of this lack of enthusiasm, differentiate themselves, and use account planning to find the revenue others miss. To stay on top of your lead pipeline and manage your sales, you will need to have a scheduled cadence in place. ” Check out our account manager page for more information.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 21, 2023

Before attempting to develop a key account management strategy, you must know how to identify these key accounts. Let’s examine what strategic account management is and the best ways to approach it. What is strategic account management? Key accounts are the 20% of accounts that generate 80% of your company revenue.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 11, 2021

While it's true that not everyone is a perfect fit for the sales profession, most people just need the right motivation and management to thrive. Because they're outcome-oriented and easily able to see the "big picture," ENTJs are great for organizations with long sales cycles and structured sales processes. ENTJ (The Visionary).

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Red Star Kim

MAY 2, 2023

Following my past research (some of which was published in my 2020 book Essential soft skills for lawyers (kimtasso.com) ) I keep an eye out for the latest information relating to the soft skills (particularly leadership skills) most in demand and how these relate to the professional services sector.

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SBI Growth

MARCH 11, 2020

If a comprehensive history of corporate entities is ever written and published, it will be littered with anecdotes of firms that were forced to make challenging decisions when business was difficult. Were they ready for an economic recession? Had the.

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Red Star Kim

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

At the end of January, I attended a PM Forum (with Icon and Managing Partners Forum ) webinar where Alastair Beddow | LinkedIn of Meridian West presented the latest international benchmark results. And Gen AI appears to dominate both management and MBD agendas.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In the past, sales managers often saw sales coaching as a means of correcting negative behaviors by providing real-time performance feedback. Instead, it left them with the lingering thought that their manager perceived them as a poor performer. To further paint the picture on how these two differ, let's explore how managers use them.

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Customer Think

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Podcast Today’s interview is with Dr. Peter Kim, Professor of Management and Organization at the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business and author of a newly published book called How Trust Works: The Science of How Relationships Are Built, Broken, and Repaired.

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Nutshell

APRIL 3, 2024

Startup management used to be complicated and time-consuming for companies wanting to scale. The B2B Marketer’s Toolkit collects 120+ of the best lead generation tips ever published on the Nutshell blog. But nowadays, with modern software for startups, getting your small business off the ground is easier than ever. Download it today!

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SBI Growth

JANUARY 24, 2020

” In a survey of 226 economists published by the National Association for Business Economics in August 2019, 72% of the respondents said they believe the U.S. Benjamin Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”

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Peter Simoons

MARCH 22, 2021

Before you get busy with forming a relationship with your prospective business partner, you have to ask yourself this first: Are the higher-ups within your organization on board with the potential partnership or alliance? Partnerships are of strategic importance to your organization. Partnerships are not there for fun.

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OnStrategyHQ

APRIL 24, 2023

As your organization begins to sketch out what your strategic plan might look like, it’s likely to come to your attention that you’ll need to gain consensus around what your key performance indicators will be and how they will impact your organization. Most organizations have all sorts of data sources, fragmented systems.

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Account Manager Tips

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Why key account managers need a personal brand Why I started to build my personal brand Step 1: Figure out your personal brand Step 2: Create a personal branding plan Step 3: Become a student of personal branding Join the Personal Branding Playbook In other news Quote of the week. Director of Account Management, Conduent. Learn more.

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