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Set a Cadence of Communication

Peter Simoons

Tip 7: Set a Cadence of Communication. One way to keep the alliance on a steady track is to set up a clear cadence of governance, or perhaps we’d better call it a cadence of communication, – a series of periodic meetings that enable you to manage the alliance activities in a systematic way.

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The 8-Part Guide To Leading A Successful Strategy Meeting

ClearPoint Strategy

‘Hey, are you ready for our meeting?’ ’ This is the dreaded question we hear so many times a day, in a work culture filled with meetings. You want your meeting to be the one that people don’t dread. An Introduction To Strategy Review Meetings. Meeting Preparation. The Meeting.

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2019 Sales Kickoff Meeting Themes: Three Profitability “Moments of Truth”

Corporate Visions

Make your 2019 sales meeting kickoff theme about maximizing profitability throughout the entire customer relationship, not just during the initial deal. The 3 Moments Of Truth To Address At Your 2019 Sales Kickoff Meeting. Why Pay?” – Communicate Price Increases Effectively. Create Pricing Uncertainty During the Deal.

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Barron Fujimoto Adds an Artist’s Touch to Planview’s Brand

Planview

Anybody from sales to marketing comes to me with a creative request like an ad for social media, a presentation, or a piece of collateral like an ebook. As a Graphic Designer, what type of meetings do you prepare for? That’s when we meet about the creative direction. Who do you typically collaborate with?

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Be Clear on the Roles and Responsibilities

Peter Simoons

Supplier-customer, strategic alliance relationships – they all demand a lot attention, communication and effort to stay healthy. The functional mapping tool will help you define day-to-day interactions, as well as map escalation paths where peers meet peers to resolve issues or guide strategy for the alliance.

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What is Lead Nurturing, and How Can It Help You Get More Deals?

Nutshell

Be sure to avoid diving in with a hard sell each time you communicate with your prospective customers. Learning about their likes, dislikes, challenges, and needs can inform future strategies, campaigns, and communications with prospects and help you connect with them more personally. DOWNLOAD Ready to become a better sales leader?

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Agree on a Set of Alliance Core Values and Operating Principles

Peter Simoons

It will help bridge differences, especially when they are reviewed on a regular basis, such as during key partner meetings. But if your partner is a large organization, “quickly” can mean that it may take three consensus-driven, hour-long meetings to come to a quick decision. Be clear on the meanings of the words you use!