MDI Training

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Artificial Intelligence as a Co-Trainer in Leadership Development In a world that is constantly evolving, we at MDI always strive to be at the forefront of finding innovative ways to promote and sustainably improve leadership development. It’s about making the future of leadership training even more sustainable.

Leadership 105

Leadership Artificial Intelligence Digital Transformation Digitalization 105

Red Star Kim

MARCH 4, 2024

Many people have suffered at the hands of a line manager who wants to know in detail what is happening and to control everything. But there are potentially several reasons for this behaviour – some to do with your manager, and some to do with you. So what do you do when your boss is a micro-managing control freak?

Management 147

Management Communication Leadership Digitalization 147

Strategic Account Management Association

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Strategic account management is a team sport and requires cross-functional, multi-tiered vertical level engagement and strong accountability. The executive sponsor has a role in creating and building the customer-centric culture for strategic account management. To lead effectively, they must embrace change through agile leadership.

Account Management 520

Account Management Co-Creation Leadership Procurement 520

Red Star Kim

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Referrer Management – Capacity and Capability Capacity – Rational elements of referrer management Throughout the workshop we considered how leadership and organisation (rational activity) supports effective referrer management. Key processes Data is needed to drive key processes supporting referrer management.

Management 130

Management Emotional Intelligence Onboarding Communication 130

Red Star Kim

MARCH 22, 2023

This book addresses networking (both in person and through social media), personal brand, internal collaboration, selling and referral management. SO here’s a book review: Connected leadership – How professional relationships underpin executive success by Andy Lopata. And quick to read at just 150 pages.

Leadership 130

Leadership Media Client Relationships Innovation 130

Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

This article “Soft skills revisited – with a leadership perspective” has just been published on Lexology. Collaborate: build, manage and collaborate in the teams of the future. Its four categories were cognitive, digital, self-leadership and interpersonal.

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Red Star Kim

MAY 11, 2023

This post reviews the core material covered in Managing Brands Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) professional qualification (Level 6 elective New CIM professional marketing qualifications – 2020 (kimtasso.com) ) and the Cambridge Marketing College’s Marketing Manager Apprenticeship – a Level 6 Qualification (kimtasso.com).

Management 130

Management Co-Creation Publishing Leadership 130

SalesGlobe

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Change Management Best Practices. And I have with me today my friend and former colleague, Allison Tignor, who is a change management consultant. And I just transitioned to a full time change management consultant about four and a half years ago. And what is change management? Gail Wright . Gail Wright . Allison Tignor .

Management 52

Management Stakeholders Retail Communication 52

MDI Training

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Exploring the Influence of AI on Leadership Roles: Learn more about the ongoing ChatGPT experiment by MDI CEO Gunther Fürstberger In a ChatGPT experiment, our CEO Gunther Fürstberger tried to test the boundaries between artificial intelligence and humans. Read this blog post to see the results. What do we delegate?

Leadership 52

Leadership Artificial Intelligence Digital Transformation Co-Creation 52

Nutshell

MARCH 31, 2023

As a sales manager, you want to stay up to date with the latest sales trends, keep up with your sales skills and knowledge, and continually build your management and leadership expertise. There are lots of resources out there that can help you do this, from blogs to books to podcasts to newsletters.

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MDI Training

AUGUST 17, 2023

Promoting Cohesion and Retaining Talent: Leadership in Focus In a changing world of work, where motivation and employee retention are crucial, leaders are increasingly in the spotlight. Current statistics send alarming signals: 60% of leaders receive no leadership development at all. Leadership! What is the reason for this?

Leadership 52

Leadership Digital Transformation Digitalization Artificial Intelligence 52

Red Star Kim

OCTOBER 18, 2022

I completed my MBA two decades ago although I consume the latest management books voraciously. This 2014 book by Professor Vlatka Hluplic didn’t appear on my radar but I had the privilege of meeting the author through my work with the Managing Partners Forum. Management Shift Solutions Limited. In a nutshell. The author.

Organization 130

Organization Innovation Leadership Management 130

MDI Training

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In dialogue with Michael Kolleger: Leadership 4.0 and AI in transition In the kick-off of our new expert series “ Leadership 4.0: Leadership in the Changing AI Era “, Data Scientist Michael Kolleger took the time for an interview with us. So what would such a leadership style look like? Extremely unlikely.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Leadership Digital Transformation Digitalization 52

DemandFarm

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Efficient sales leadership becomes essential to navigate these challenges and remain competitive. Sales leaders not only set strategies and inspire teams to achieve results but also play a vital role beyond mere management. Different leadership styles intertwine with sales.

Leadership 52

Leadership Sales Leadership Sales Negotiation 52

Strategic Account Management Association

AUGUST 6, 2021

Director Global Account Management, Aramex. Aramex services include international and domestic express delivery, freight forwarding, integrated logistics and supply chain management, and e-commerce solutions. Segments are managed by leaders specialized in each industry. “In A new central commercial organization was born.

Supply Chain 520

Supply Chain Logistics Co-Creation e-Learning 520

MDI Training

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Leadership between Connectedness and AI – A Conversation With Hamza Khan For another part of our expert series “ Leadership 4.0: Leadership in the AI Era ,” Leadership Horizon 2023 keynote speaker Hamza Khan agreed to an interview with us. How do you see this concern?

Leadership 52

Leadership Artificial Intelligence Digital Transformation Emotional Intelligence 52

Red Star Kim

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

As well as rational approaches (we considered several change management methodologies including Kotter’s), both elements involve engaging emotions and taking people on the change journey. Nurture a change management movement – From “Let it go” to “Let it grow”. Nurture a change management movement – From “Let it go” to “Let it grow”.

Management 113

Management Co-Creation Communication Leadership 113

Account Manager Tips

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

More and more companies expect their key account managers to be thought leaders. Why key account managers need a personal brand I've been collecting job descriptions for years. I was a little startled to find key account managers are now expected to be thought leaders. Director of Account Management, Conduent. Here's how.

Key Account Management 130

Key Account Management Account Management Management Media 130

Strategic Account Management Association

MARCH 2, 2022

By Gordon Galzerano, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Timberwilde Consulting Group. This involves understanding how the adult learner gets new information and shifting to meet them where they are. We have to manage stress differently, and we all have to be flexible. Leadership and social influence. Why is that?

Emotional Intelligence 400

Emotional Intelligence Innovation Suppliers Leadership 400

Brooks Group

APRIL 4, 2023

Sales Leadership: Qualities Of A Sales Leader To be an effective leader, you need to make appropriate strategic decisions that fit within your organization’s vision and goals. An excellent candidate must be able to lead a team and manage multiple aspects of the business. Frequently Asked Questions What is Sales Leadership?

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Sales Leadership Leadership Emotional Intelligence Sales 52

Showpad

JANUARY 12, 2023

Meet Ljiljana Budimir Vukicevic , Sales Enablement Digital Capability Lead at Schneider Electric. In her 20+ year tenure with the global energy management and automation company, Ljiljana has seen and led major technological evolutions across the business — from customer care to IT support and, most recently, sales enablement. .

Digital Transformation 59

Digital Transformation Management Digitalization Sales 59

Red Star Kim

JUNE 15, 2023

At the start of June I had the pleasure of leading PM Forum ’s “Towards KAM (and ABM) – Helping fee-earners with client relationship management” online workshop. Key Account Management (KAM) – Research companies, use KAM technology and maintain momentum. Others may find that the M&BD team is responsible for research.

Key Account Management 130

Key Account Management Account Management Management Client Relationships 130

Mike Kunkle

AUGUST 30, 2023

Enablement professionals don’t market, they don’t sell, and we don’t directly manage front-line sellers nor sales managers. Some might question the efficacy of these enablement professionals, even though they can’t personally direct the course of the front-line sellers and their managers.

Leadership 262

Leadership Stakeholders Decision-making Sales Training 262

Red Star Kim

OCTOBER 25, 2023

CogniClick is a nifty system (backed by an expert team) to enable you to conduct fast, quick polls and pulse surveys amongst your clients and stakeholders and to also develop maturity assessments and similar thought leadership content. I had the pleasure of meeting Helen Kensett at the recent PM Forum Conference.

Banking 130

Banking Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Key Account Management 130

Mike Kunkle

JULY 4, 2022

There’s another alignment and partnership opportunity that gets a lot less airplay yet has equal or greater potential to drive sales results: the alignment and partnership between Sales Enablement and Front-line Sales Managers (FLSMs). The role of these managers in driving change seems to be a fairly-well acknowledged point of view.

Sales Management 130

Sales Management Management Sales Sales Training 130

Brooks Group

OCTOBER 2, 2023

First off, your salespeople will immediately understand the value that senior leadership places on the topics IF they are kept to a minimum. Limit the SKO meeting to three days or less. Engagement levels drop, along with your ROI for the meeting. Keep the meeting short and impactful—ideally under three days.

Meetings 52

Meetings Sales Training Sales Leadership 52

Red Star Kim

JUNE 16, 2022

The MBL workshop on Referrer and Intermediary Management earlier this week combined those in front-line fee-earning roles (e.g. employment and family solicitors) with those from marketing and business development in legal, tax, wealth management and property firms. content management, events etc) in which they should do so.

Management 130

Management Key Account Management Digitalization Communication 130

Red Star Kim

AUGUST 31, 2023

There are case studies of thought leadership, branding, pricing and strategy. Mazars C-suite barometer 2023 – Mazars – United Kingdom Although not specific to professional services, there was a helpful article on unlocking thought leadership through great interviews in June – with insights from former FT and Times writers.

Marketing 130

Marketing Leadership Government Logistics 130

Arpedio

OCTOBER 17, 2023

How to build a winning account management team Account Management Software ← Back to blog A winning account management team can be your secret weapon to supercharge your company’s growth and customer satisfaction. But how do you assemble, nurture, and lead a high-performing account management team?

Account Management 52

Account Management Management Client Relationships Emotional Intelligence 52

Red Star Kim

APRIL 17, 2023

The main takeaways for the delegates can be summarised with the following themes: Referrer management – Grading, Research, Discipline, Storytelling and Leveraging your exemplars. Delegates were from legal, accountancy and insolvency firms – both M&BD teams and fee-earners.

Management 130

Management Manufacturing Client Relationships Facilitation 130

Upland

AUGUST 29, 2023

In essence, the final decision is made on whether your product or solution meets their needs. Creating educational content, such as blog posts, whitepapers, and guides, that addresses common pain points and provides insights into industry trends can attract and engage prospects. It doesn’t have to be promotional content, though.

Value Proposition 195

Value Proposition Decision-making e-Learning Supply Chain 195

Brooks Group

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Unfortunately, many sales leaders may be aware that their managers need to spend more time coaching, but formal programs tend to be poorly executed or non-existent. Just 42% say sales managers at their organization are actually held accountable for providing good coaching. Make sure they understand the benefits of meeting.

Sales Management 79

Sales Management Management Sales Meetings 79

Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

After describing what strategic thinking looks like, the author guides readers through the strategy process – with suitable questions to ask during leadership discussions. I liked the idea of a learning approach to strategy – engage as many people as possible with the strategy so they can adapt and feedback to the leadership team. (On

Strategic Thinking 147

Strategic Thinking Decision-making Innovation Facilitation 147

PandaDoc

APRIL 3, 2023

Benefits of sales training for sales teams and their managers Sales training is beneficial for all members of a sales force, and investing in it can have many benefits and aid in establishing a culture of growth and support. With a defined and clear structure, staff can make useful decisions without the constant supervision of their manager.

Sales Training 98

Sales Training Management e-Learning Sales 98

Red Star Kim

JANUARY 3, 2023

Change management 20 insights on change management processes and communication (kimtasso.com). Referrer management Referrer Management workshop (June 2022) (kimtasso.com). Sales and selling skills Sales processes and selling skills for targeting and meetings (kimtasso.com). kimtasso.com).

Leadership 130

Leadership Publishing Management Communication 130

Showpad

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Meet Tom Carter , National Vice President, Business Marketing at Kaiser Permanente. I’ve worked myself into a marketing job, but 80% of my career has been in sales, account management, and creating marketing programming and other services to support sales teams. . For me, it’s how technique meets technology.

Digitalization 98

Digitalization B2B Sales Customer Value 98

Brooks Group

JULY 13, 2023

There are hundreds (if not thousands) of blog posts about the most important sales manager skills. You see, the most important skill any sales manager can exhibit is awareness: awareness of self, of the people they work with, and of the organization they serve. Emotions precede every action a sales manager (or any person) takes.

Sales Management 52

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