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Research update on the most in-demand soft skills

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It used data from Russell Reynolds of nearly 5,000 job descriptions between 2000 to 2017 – for positions including CEO, CIO, Head of HR and CMO. (Video) (kimtasso.com) ) C-suite skills that matter most In August 2022, Harvard Business Review published an article on succession that addressed the C-suite skills that matter most.

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Selling challenges in professional services: Sales processes and skills

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At the recent PM Forum workshop on “Selling processes and sales skills for marketing and business development professionals” we focused on sales and selling challenges in professional services. Selling challenges in professional services: Sales processes and skills. Their fee-earners are often in the same boat.

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Why are questions so important? (Questioning skills)

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When we meet someone, we show interest in them and learn about them (to build empathy and see the world through their eyes An introduction to emotional intelligence (EQ) and empathy (Video) (kimtasso.com) ) by asking questions. Most sales frameworks are based on evidence that shows the right order in which we ask questions.

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Referrer and Intermediary Management – Silos, Targets and Culture

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Psychotherapist and founder of the consultancy Humane Startup Ashlie Collins said she had to get used to a less ‘in-your-face’ style of self-promotion when she hopped over the pond from America to the UK in 2017. And explored various sales methodologies. That’s how you get ahead – you push boundaries.’ Video) (kimtasso.com).

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What is Socratic questioning? (Questioning skills)

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– Kim Tasso March 2010 How do you close a sale? – Kim Tasso July 2008 The post What is Socratic questioning? Questioning skills) appeared first on Kim Tasso.

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Coaching and Consulting – People and Problem-Solving skills

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There are many aspects of consulting competencies and attributes: emotional intelligence, analytical, problem-solving, delivery of results, leadership, project management, commercial orientation, entrepreneurial spirit, team work as well as functional expertise and market/sector knowledge. What is a consultant? Consultancy.uk

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Proactive marketing and business development executives – CRM, internal engagement and career insights

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Sometimes marketing and sales system are not integrated. And there was the added complication of long sales cycles. However, some lack systems and data for monitoring activities once leads are passed to fee-earners for follow up and nurturing. And it is hard to argue with evidence of client sentiment or competitor action.

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