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. Persuasion can be used to spur someone to action or to make a decision without actually earning their sincere buy-in.

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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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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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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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Showpad

MAY 12, 2022

We’re the bridge between sales and marketing, says Rachael, “We’re there to make sure the materials are more meaningful to our end users and our salespeople.”. We want to make sure that we’re selling solutions that will bring our customers the most efficiencies and benefits to their business,” explains Rachael. .

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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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Mike Kunkle

MAY 30, 2023

They know that the place they choose to work (the environment, especially the attitudes and behaviors of senior leaders) will radically influence their ability to make an impact with enablement. Finding yourself in one of these situations does not excuse you from working as hard and as smart as possible to make an impact with enablement.

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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. HINT: That's you and me) In addition to us, here's what else they need: Data to make predictive decisions to support business goals. Fair and decisive. Removing steps to make a process more efficient.

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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. Contact Us.

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Strategic Account Management Association

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

How people make decisions. The brain makes decisions based on reflexes —instincts through which we subconsciously alter behavior to ensure biological fitness. The brain makes decisions based on habits , which implies repeating actions that prove rewarding. The brain makes decisions based on goals.

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Clarity Engagement Solutions

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Tailored by vertical industry and 100% native to Salesforce Lightning, CX1™ makes it easy for sales and account teams to map stakeholder relationships, identify the sources of decision-making influence and manage a larger number of better-qualifed opportunities as a result. That’s where Clarity CX1™ comes in.

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Stakeholders Decision-making Account Planning Prioritization 172

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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Red Star Kim

MAY 2, 2023

And I thought its answer was pretty good: Leadership: The ability to inspire and motivate others, delegate tasks effectively, and make sound decisions under pressure will continue to be highly valued in senior leadership roles. Time spent doing a job doesn’t improve a leader’s soft skills; that requires deliberate prioritization.

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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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Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Plan the change process carefully – including stakeholder communication at every stage. change management and organisational change (kimtasso.com) Making sense of change management: A complete guide to the models, tools and techniques of organisational change by Esther Cameron and Mike Green. reward and recognition).

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Communication Management Stakeholders Emotional Intelligence 130

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Ground your ABS strategy in profound customer insights, including identities, preferences, priorities, and decision-making processes. Relationship Mapping & Org Chart Manage internal and external relationships with key stakeholders. AI enhances this understanding, enabling faster and more effective resource prioritization.

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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? This is so important to understand.

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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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Red Star Kim

JULY 11, 2022

There are lots of articles on internal communications, buy-in and stakeholder engagement. Animal magic of buy-in and stakeholder engagement (Video) (kimtasso.com). Ten top takeaways on stakeholder engagement and buy in (kimtasso.com). None for size of business, size of transaction, decision-making, nature of buyer).

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Planview

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The expansive network of millions of lines of code poses practical obstacles, necessitating extensive rework, decision-making amid incomplete data, and effective work prioritization, all while grappling with the looming risk of isolated improvement initiatives.

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MTD Sales Training

DECEMBER 8, 2014

You’ll be well aware of the different levels of stakeholders in the companies you are dealing with. It will be good to categorise these so you can plan how to make each of these levels’ lives easier so it makes sense for them to choose you. The power that each person has can have a larger or lesser effect on the end decision.

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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. Mutual Commitment.

Account Management 91

Account Management Healthcare Stakeholders Decision-making 91

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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Clarity Engagement Solutions

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Tailored by vertical industry and 100% native to Salesforce Lightning, CX1™ makes it easy for sales and account teams to map stakeholder relationships, identify the sources of decision-making influence and manage a larger number of better-qualifed opportunities as a result. That’s where Clarity CX1™ comes in.

Stakeholders 91

Stakeholders Decision-making Account Planning Prioritization 91

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. Superior together. Enhance forecast accuracy.

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PandaDoc

MAY 8, 2024

Which approach and tools should you implement to make the most of this potential? Selling to small and medium businesses is different from B2C deals, where people are ready to make a purchase without extra persuading. Enterprise sales cycle can also be enlarged due to objections brought by multiple stakeholders. In the U.S.

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Red Star Kim

APRIL 12, 2023

I’ve found some fee-earners don’t contribute to the smaller projects which subsequently slows the larger project down There are focused workshops on achieving buy-in and stakeholder management. Another aspect of the culture shock is that in professional services we refer to clients rather than customers.

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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. Superior together.

Management 52

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Red Star Kim

AUGUST 1, 2023

Find ways to make their lives easier and better. They can make it a firm priority to produce M&BD plans. Plan by stealth – Describe planning as something different: Goal-setting, decision-making, prioritising, making strategic choices, directing, choosing, focusing. Make it data-driven. Avoid templates.

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PandaDoc

MARCH 22, 2024

It provides decision-makers with empirical insights to navigate through mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and other business transactions. Key takeaways VDRs used for due diligence provide safe storage of private documentation and ensure secure data sharing between internal and external stakeholders. billion by 2028.

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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. This ensures that the stakeholders, much like a driver, receive the key insights that are relevant or important to them.

Stakeholders 52

Stakeholders Government Decision-making Communication 52

Brooks Group

MARCH 28, 2024

As buying processes grow more complex, it’s becoming increasingly important for sales professionals to gain access to senior executives and C-level decision makers. Today’s major purchasing decisions often involve cross-functional buying committees that include executives from the C-suite. Your prospect lacks budget authority.

Decision-making 70

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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.

Negotiation 98

Negotiation Decision-making Stakeholders e-Learning 98

Clarity Engagement Solutions

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Because the changing dynamics make it more complex day by day. What are the pressures and challenges that stakeholders face at the moment? 3 CRITICAL INSIGHTS THAT CANNOT BE IGNORED. Pharmaceutical commercial teams struggle to understand what is defined as healthcare customer “ecosystems”. What does it include?

Supply Chain 91

Supply Chain Healthcare Suppliers Stakeholders 91

Clarity Engagement Solutions

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Our Objections Handling and Commitment cards address 5 common objection techniques from Key Decision Makers and outlines methods to gain commitment from KDMs. Sometimes the complexity of our sales environments makes us forget that the simplest approach is often the most effective.

Sales Environment 91

Sales Environment Decision-making Stakeholders Healthcare 91

Louise Collins Associates

OCTOBER 26, 2017

It is no surprise then, when we consider decision making units and critical stakeholders in our accounts that we should factor in their broader network and seek to find areas and people in common. When creating stakeholder maps, and understanding our critical decision makers we need to probe further.

Decision-making 52

Decision-making Stakeholders Procurement Account Management 52

Arpedio

OCTOBER 24, 2023

SWOT analysis: A comprehensive guide and template Account Management Software ← Back to blog In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve deep into the world of SWOT analysis. Join us on a journey that unravels the art of strategic decision-making, one SWOT quadrant at a time. Table of Contents What is a SWOT analysis?

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