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Women in Leadership: Debunking negotiation myths with Wema Hoover

Zendesk

High-stakes negotiations can be challenging for even the most seasoned executive. The internationally recognized DE&I leader recently spoke during Zendesk’s Women in Leadership event on “ Debunking negotiation myths ,” sharing her insights for being an effective negotiator in today’s competitive business environment.

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What is Socratic questioning? (Questioning skills)

Red Star Kim

It’s helpful in conversations, critical thinking and negotiation. Long before I learned of the value of Socratic questioning in coaching and counselling, I remember an editor asking me to use Socratic questioning in some writing. Socratic questioning is a way to drive logical argument. So what is Socratic questioning? Questioning skills).

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How to Get Into Tech Sales in 2023

Hubspot Sales

Here, we'll cover the basics of tech sales, the pros and cons of working in this industry, and how you can kickstart a career in tech sales in 2023. How to Get Into Tech Sales in 2023. Even if you have some sales experience, certifications can strengthen key skills such as negotiation or prospecting. Table of Contents.

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5 Roles Sales Decision Makers are Looking to Fill in 2023 [New Data]

Hubspot Sales

We wanted to provide you with a list of some of the most hireable sales jobs for 2023 and beyond — so you can choose the best job for you. But locking in on a role you can secure and grow in can be tough. The demand for certain sales roles rises and falls as time passes. Most Hireable Sales Jobs Right Now 1.

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Context and curiosity drive commerciality and pricing

Red Star Kim

Often, pricing becomes the focus of these negotiations. Procurement and pricing Increasingly for global or public sector clients, procurement will have a major role in managing panels, framework agreements and tenders. We communicate differently with procurement professionals than other decision-makers and users of professional services.

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Be more strategic: Top-down or bottom-up, marketing and sales integration and property marketing

Red Star Kim

In practice, there is usually an iterative process where top-down and bottom-up strategies are negotiated and aligned. We talked about the helicopter approach to strategy – looking down on the big picture (rather than getting stuck in the detail) with an eye on the horizon.

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Future Marketing and Business Development Manager: Connections, Collaboration, Context, Creativity, Cause and Continuous learning

Red Star Kim

Amongst those attributes and skills we identified: Confidence – Requiring self-belief, qualifications, knowledge, experience and track record Personal brand – Knowing what you stand for, your values and managing how you are perceived and differentiated Communication – Empathy/emotional intelligence, conversation, presentation, persuasion and negotiation (..)

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