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Soft skills revisited – with a leadership perspective

Red Star Kim

This article “Soft skills revisited – with a leadership perspective” has just been published on Lexology. Its four categories were cognitive, digital, self-leadership and interpersonal. I am relieved that these were all things I mentioned in the 2020 book.

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Managing Partners’ Forum – Highlights from the Advisory Board Meeting September 2023

Red Star Kim

Other Forum developments Other issues mentioned by Richard Chaplin included: “Collaboration through consensus” the Forum’s leadership development programme. Some businesses are reluctant for lawyers and accountants to be NEDs – primarily for style reasons. Experience in stakeholder management and funding is also desirable.

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

Red Star Kim

Leadership and the In-Group/Out-Group Phenomenon (blanchard.com) Create a sense of unity by reminding people we are on the same team and all striving for the same results (happy clients and increased profits). Finding ways to meet with people in real time (such as at social events) can help.

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Selling challenges in professional services: Sales processes and skills

Red Star Kim

Processes and skills for managing opportunities and pipelines can be lacking. Thought leadership campaigns can help here particularly when a Challenger or Insight selling framework is deployed. Disconnection – Often the marketing (lead generation) and sales processes (lead nurturing and conversion) are disconnected.

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Coaching and Consulting – People and Problem-Solving skills

Red Star Kim

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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Building a Career in Consulting — The Ultimate Guide

Hubspot Sales

Claire’s approach shows that a consultant’s core skills include analytical and problem-solving abilities, research and data gathering, communication and presentation skills, and interpersonal skills to relate with clients. In 2020, 359 McKinsey alums ran $1 billion plus companies across the world.

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Sales support: What it is and why it’s important in 2022

Zendesk

Additionally, sales support executives work with other members of sales leadership to develop relevant coaching and training based on current sales trends and the company’s sales plan. Key skills and qualifications for a sales support executive include: Education in sales and marketing. Strong interpersonal skills.

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