Strategic Account Management Association

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

This article discusses what you, as a supplier, can do mid-contract to make your upcoming negotiations more successful. In any case, we recommend having consistent communications and team check-ins at multiple stages through the life cycle of the project. Step 1: Get your team on the same page. Build relationships along the way.

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Red Star Kim

MARCH 1, 2024

At the recent Training – PM Forum on “ Buy-in, engagement and stakeholder management ” workshop we welcomed executive and manager delegates from legal and accountancy firms as well as a delegate from Poland. This is challenging as everyone is time poor and most communications are digital. Everyone is different.

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Strategic Account Management Association

AUGUST 6, 2021

Form an organizational capability around co-creating products and solutions with our customers Redesign our philosophy around our customers’ needs Make a positive business impact on our customers’ operations Ingrain a deeply customer-centric vision and mission for sales. Each of these engagements has led to excellent feedback from customers.

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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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Mike Kunkle

APRIL 8, 2023

(Although, in complex B2B opportunities, especially with longer sales cycles, qualification – like discovery – may be ongoing, because new stakeholders are introduced, others leave, budgets shift, and in general, things change.) To start, assess the Buyer Type for each stakeholder. Here’s what I mean.

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Red Star Kim

MAY 2, 2023

Diversity and inclusion (communicating for D&I) is covered well here Book review: Digital Body Language – How to build trust by Erica Dhawan (kimtasso.com) ). But since 2007 companies advertising C-suite openings have increasingly emphasised the importance of social skills and de-emphasised operational expertise.

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Mike Kunkle

AUGUST 30, 2023

They must show that they can make an impact with enablement and move the needle on the metrics that matter most. But there is much an enabler can do to lead the change projects, garner the support needed, and continue to nudge, push, cajole, and lead the way to making a business impact.

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Account Manager Tips

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

jobs being gobbled up by new technology and millennials set to make up 75% of the workforce might have you worried. A survey of 2,000 business leaders confirmed the soft skills most in-demand are leadership, communication, collaboration, and time management. Fair and decisive. Develop, communicate and execute your plans.

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Red Star Kim

DECEMBER 18, 2023

However, top-down analysis and decision-making ensures that the various units are working towards the firm’s goals (a “one-firm approach”) and making tough choices between competing interests. And where people have developed their own strategy they are more likely to work towards its successful implementation.

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Red Star Kim

MARCH 4, 2024

They fear making mistakes and don’t want to appear vulnerable. Their behaviour makes you feel irritated, inferior, worthless and stupid. They may make you feel stifled, stupid or untrusted. You need to avoid making mistakes or paying insufficient attention to detail. Please let me know if you’d like a copy.

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SalesGlobe

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Converting stakeholders to business partners. To start, Sales Operations must guide all parties to stop looking at each other as just stakeholders that are only interested in outcomes impacting them. So, what do stakeholders bring to the table? They are decision-makers or approvers. Partner in the Resolution. Contact Us.

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Red Star Kim

JULY 11, 2022

Communication and education are required to manage expectations and promote enthusiasm and momentum. There are lots of articles on internal communications, buy-in and stakeholder engagement. For example: Internal communication – Why, how and what (kimtasso.com). Align stakeholder needs and expectations.

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Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Let it grow like a weed in the garden | Henry Mintzberg ) The way to achieve great employee engagement is addressed in this 2021 book Book review: Influential Internal Communication by Jenni Field (kimtasso.com) ) Think before you plan “Strategy is about outthinking your competition. What is the informal decision-making process?

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In this blog post, we delve into the dynamic realm of sales strategy by exploring the concept of Mobilizers and the renowned Challenger Sales methodology. Unlike traditional decision-makers, Mobilizers are proactive, forward-thinking, and adept at navigating complex organizational landscapes.

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MDI Training

JANUARY 29, 2024

Click below to access our AI-generated version of this blog article! The ability to adapt to new circumstances , think on one’s feet, and make decisions in uncertain environments is a skill that relies heavily on human intuition and experience. Click below to access our AI-generated version of this blog article!This

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Mike Kunkle

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Other times, sellers work with ad hoc buying committees who have never worked together to make a purchase decision, and who are operating without an aligned process, policies, or even guidelines and guardrails. click the image to see a larger version] This makes sense, right? Should sales process be adaptable?

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Clarity Engagement Solutions

MAY 10, 2022

As part of getting account teams to the next level of B2B customer relationships, the 4 Zones™ experience will establish an account management mindset and framework of best practices that enable teams to get into alignment faster with customer stakeholders and coordinate more effectively with other customer-facing staff. Communication. 4.

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Arpedio

MARCH 8, 2024

Effective Business Relationship Management Strategies Explore the ARPEDIO platform ← Back to blog Table of Contents In today’s dynamic business landscape, the capacity for relationship building and partnership development is more than a nicety—it’s a sturdy keystone of enduring organizational success.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 8, 2024

This is done by forming a team of stakeholders and decision-makers, establishing approval workflows, and effectively integrating automation tools. Deal desk stakeholders and their roles are clearly defined, streamlining approval workflow. Let’s get to it! See also How to close the sales cycle with sales battle cards 2.

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Planview

APRIL 27, 2023

And the more intentional you are about including the people in your company and communicating clearly with them, the more successful your change will be. Demand Management The absence of a consolidated view of demand with consistent governance and related processes hindered proactive planning, decision making, and overall control.

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Red Star Kim

OCTOBER 13, 2023

A New Approach to Writing Job Descriptions (hbr.org)) Then it was over to the delegates – split into two teams to consider what current and future competencies they felt were important.

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PandaDoc

AUGUST 29, 2022

There are two common goals that exist when we speak about the finalizing of the sales process: To make it as fast as possible. This truly makes the magic happen: instead of days spent answering from scratch, you can get the same result in minutes. Create a kanban board with the scope and add all the stakeholders there.

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Arpedio

JANUARY 9, 2024

Elevating Account Management Through Metrics and KPIs Explore ARPEDIO's Account Management Software ← Back to blog As companies strive to build lasting relationships with their clients, the need for effective Account Management strategies and tools becomes paramount. Proactive Issue Resolution: Metrics act as an early warning system.

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Arpedio

MAY 26, 2023

Mastering Relationship Management – Building Strong Connections for Success ← Back to blog With the right software you can enhance your networking capabilities, streamline communication, and optimize your relationship-building efforts for long-term success. Communication lies at the heart of relationship management. Let's talk!

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AchieveIt

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Communicating your strategy’s performance to external stakeholders is crucial for organizations that operate in the public sphere, like government bodies, nonprofit organizations, and public health establishments. Dashboards are extremely important when it comes to communicating with the public or external stakeholders.

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Strategic Communications

APRIL 25, 2024

These tools have been found to “hallucinate”—basically make stuff up as some have found to their chagrin, and detriment. What many are discovering to their chagrin is that generative AI tools commonly “hallucinate” or, in other words, “make stuff up.” So I went back to the tool and asked: “Did you make these ERGs up?”

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DemandFarm

MAY 9, 2024

Your day-to-day involves navigating complex client organizations, each with its own layered hierarchy and network of decision-makers. Keeping track of who influences which decisions and understanding the power dynamics within these organizations. Imagine you’re a key account manager at a multinational corporation.

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AchieveIt

AUGUST 11, 2023

This type of “orchestrated transparency” breeds mistrust among employees, and it becomes difficult to make informed decisions. When everyone is on the same page, it’s easier to make informed decisions, identify risks, and track progress. It makes it easier to identify and mitigate risks.

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AchieveIt

JANUARY 16, 2024

Ineffective management during change initiatives can result in resistance from employees and key stakeholders, disruptions in workflow, decreased productivity, and ultimately, failed initiatives. Our focus will be on creating a flexible culture, promoting good communication, and engaging team members.

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Red Star Kim

APRIL 12, 2023

There is a wide spectrum of engagement across the firm What can I do to motivate fee-earners and Client Relationship Partners (CRPs) to communicate better with the M&BD to ensure we are providing clients with the best service?

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Arpedio

JULY 9, 2023

How to Achieve Sales Success with Accurate Sales Forecasting ← Back to blog Is it possible to achieve unprecedented growth by making data-driven decisions through sales forecasting? In this blog post, we’ll equip you with the insider secrets to become a forecasting superstar. The short answer is yes.

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AchieveIt

JULY 24, 2023

The sheer disparity in reporting styles and information makes it difficult for the strategy leader to compile a cohesive picture of the organization’s progress, which hinders their ability to make informed decisions. Some focus on contextual updates, while others emphasize metric-driven results.

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DemandFarm

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

It goes beyond traditional customer relationship management software and interprets disparate data to enable better business decisions. Even before they interact with different stakeholders, your team must be armed with a unified plan and must have access to all relevant information.

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Arpedio

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Future trends in account-based selling Explore the ARPEDIO platform ← Back to blog Staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success in the world of sales and marketing. In this blog post, we will explore the emerging trends that are set to redefine the landscape of account-based selling.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 29, 2024

The main benefits of data room index are increased searchability, speed, transparency, automation and enhanced communication. Efficient communication A logical data room structure enhances communication within all members and assigned users. And better communication works hand-in-glove with optimized collaboration.

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Strategic Account Management Association

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Patients communicate with their doctors over Skype, order drugs through smartphone apps and even perform basic genetic tests from home. Early in 2020, many health care organizations were already leveraging AI to improve decision making and automate difficult or tedious tasks.

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Red Star Kim

JUNE 16, 2022

This prompted a host of discussions on engagement, internal communication, stakeholder buy-in, organisational culture and changing behaviour. This linked into various conversations on promoting internal referrals (cross-selling) through a variety of internal communications, internal marketing, training and monitoring methods.

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