Whetstone

APRIL 5, 2023

The painful shift from in-person meetings to virtual ones has been a major adaptation for most businesses and organizations. While we’ve always understood that in-person meetings are beneficial, we’ve learned over the last few years that virtual meetings provide opportunities that we were previously unaware of.

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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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Brightbridge Consulting

AUGUST 5, 2021

A face-to-face meeting is planned! It makes understanding and communicating value far more difficult – (It was challenging already). focusing on what they have to offer that is unique and ensue communications are timely. The post Meeting up? We are now engaging with middle Management in our UK engineering client.

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Arpedio

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Understanding the power of a stakeholder matrix – A comprehensive guide Relationship Mapping Software ← Back to blog In the dynamic landscape of account management, understanding your clients’ needs, expectations, and concerns is paramount to building lasting and mutually beneficial relationships.

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Planview

OCTOBER 10, 2021

A robust and realistic project management communication plan is essential for project success. This informative and easy-to-read article looks at basic concepts of a project management communication plan, and provides examples, strategies and best practices. What is a Communication Management Plan?

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Sales Gravy

JULY 9, 2020

Shifting Initial Sales Meetings From Face to Face to Video Calls One of the most effective points in the sales process to leverage video sales calls and virtual selling skills is the initial meeting. The initial meeting is first step in the sales process. Driving to initial meetings, and other sales calls eats up the day.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Every industry relies on business meetings to get things done. That’s because even when the meeting is necessary and productive, your team members have about a million other things they need to accomplish. Their to-do lists don’t disappear simply because you scheduled a mandatory meeting. 37% of meetings start late.

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Arpedio

DECEMBER 19, 2023

They act as the bridge between the client and the company, facilitating communication and problem-solving. Customer relationship management (CRM) systems, data analytics tools, and communication platforms play a vital role in streamlining collaboration between these two functions. Superior together. Enhance forecast accuracy.

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AchieveIt

MAY 22, 2023

Scenario 2: Your organization communicates the strategic plan to the team. The second example includes a communications plan, but it’s not doing what it’s meant to do — effectively communicate the “why” of your plan and “how” each individual is connected to its success. The same can be said for your internal communications plan.

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Miller Heiman Group

APRIL 9, 2019

According to CSO Insights research , only 29 percent of organizations report being effective at using a formal process for account engagement and development of relationships with key stakeholders. When managing large accounts, many sales teams struggle to access diverse stakeholders. Develop a Situation Appraisal.

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Red Star Kim

MARCH 4, 2024

You might try non-threatening communication techniques (see leadership conversation skills: SCARF model of neuroscience (kimtasso.com) ). You are not communicating effectively It may be that you are not communicating what you plan to do and why in a way that they understand or need. And showing respect and loyalty. Be patient.

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Red Star Kim

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

This requires you to listen carefully to what is being said and to observe non-verbal communication that might suggest that there is something else to consider. What is the marketing consultant’s approach from the first meeting? A good example of a limiting belief comes from running. How much do you value strategy in the equation?

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Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Use meeting scheduling apps 7. Create recurring milestone meetings 11. So here are some ideas to help you improve the quality and efficiency of your client communications. And tools like Zapier and Power Automate can connect separate applications to automate your communication processes and workflow. Share the load 4.

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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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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 1, 2018

TED Talks on Communication. How to Save the World from Bad Meetings, by David Grady. Effective communication helps you forge strong connections, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, close deals, and convince people to share your views. So what makes you an effective communicator? Listen, Learn.

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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.

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Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

In a survey of senior executive buyers, Forrester Research asked if sales people are frequently prepared for their meetings. In fact between 70 to 80 percent feel vendors are not prepared for their meetings with senior level executives. The good news is senior executives want to meet with you. What do you think the answer was?

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 11, 2018

Sales Communication Skills. Good communication is crucial to sales success. What Is the Importance of Communication in Sales? You've got to understand how your prospects learn, what they care about, what communication style they prefer, and adapt your strategy accordingly. Pay full attention. Practice active listening.

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OnStrategyHQ

APRIL 16, 2024

Lack of communication and infrequent reporting schedule. Your plan doesn’t get communicated to employees, and they don’t understand how they connect with the strategy or contribute to its success. Your team also doesn’t find value in frequent reporting, so meetings are regularly pushed back in favor of higher-priority tasks.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 14, 2023

You have poor nonverbal communication when meeting. Poor nonverbal communication can easily erode a buyer's faith in you and, in turn, your solution. You're too passive when setting meetings with prospects. So when you’re setting a meeting, be willing to be assertive.

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

By implementing strategic account planning , businesses can gain a deeper understanding of their customers’ needs, set clear objectives, and develop effective strategies to meet those objectives. We will also share strategies for effective communication , relationship building , and overcoming challenges that may arise in the process.

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

By implementing strategic account planning , businesses can gain a deeper understanding of their customers’ needs, set clear objectives, and develop effective strategies to meet those objectives. We will also share strategies for effective communication , relationship building , and overcoming challenges that may arise in the process.

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Arpedio

DECEMBER 22, 2023

December 23 What are the essential prerequisites a sales team must meet before a company should consider scaling their sales force? Enter draw #1 Account-Based Selling Platform Treat your colleagues to an early Christmas present Relationship Mapping & Org Chart Improve your critical stakeholder relationships.

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ProlifIQ

MARCH 30, 2023

The account planning process includes assessing an account’s business needs, goals, and structure and making sure your product or service delivery and value meet and exceed the expectations of your key accounts. Key account planning drives the sales and support teams to document the stakeholders you will be working with.

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Miller Heiman Group

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Changes include the addition of more, and likely new, stakeholders entering the buying and selling process. Increased client expectations add to challenges that include more meetings needed to progress opportunities. One impactful change to the process is the introduction of new stakeholders. Adapt to longer buying cycles.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 5, 2023

Beginner to Mid-Level Careers in Sales Here are some of the beginner to mid-level positions in sales: Sales development representatives (SDRs) must have strong communication skills, as they are responsible for bringing in qualified leads. Outside sales representative positions include some travel time to meet with buyers and pitch products.

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Xant

MAY 13, 2021

The Death of the Conference Room Meeting. Some constructs of field selling are canonical, like conference room meetings and stakeholder meetings. Field reps work to get stakeholders into one room, where the decision-making happens between the champion, boss, and the approver.

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Whetstone

APRIL 5, 2024

Communicate transparently and proactively : Keep your account informed about changes, challenges, and solutions. If messages are complex or nuanced, arrange face-to-face meetings with key stakeholders. Demonstrate your ability to think long-term and strategically. Don’t rely on email.

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ClearPoint Strategy

MARCH 22, 2021

A high rate of readmissions implies that patient issues may be repeatedly left unresolved; it could also mean there are communication issues around the medication or care needed after discharge. Your data needs to be shared with various stakeholders—managers, regulatory bodies, the public, etc.—but Data Sharing.

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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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Arpedio

MARCH 6, 2024

By fostering open lines of communication, understanding client needs, and delivering personalized solutions, account managers can strengthen bonds with clients, driving loyalty and long-term engagement. Central to effective account management is the cultivation of strong relationships with clients or customers.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Meeting Scheduling: Eliminate the back-and-forth email exchanges by offering prospects the ability to schedule meetings directly from your calendar, reducing friction in the sales process. Key features: Email Tracking and Sequences: Get real-time notifications when prospects open your emails or click on your links.

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Envisio

DECEMBER 19, 2023

But identifying your strategic priorities, and aligning your leadership and key stakeholders behind them, is just the beginning. When you know exactly what you’re working toward, and have a feasible action plan in place to reach your goal, it instills confidence and a sense of purpose in your teammates and the stakeholders.

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Planview

JANUARY 30, 2024

As organizations rush to capitalize on AI strategies, many of them meet the same challenge they’ve met before – strategic drift. The consequences reach everyone in the company’s orbit, from employees and executives to stakeholders and customers. Wayfaring strategies aren’t uncommon. Strategic drift could cost organizations up to $1.4

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The most valued traits sales managers see in salespeople are problem solving, relationship building, critical thinking, confidence, and oral communication. 63% of sales leaders believe virtual meetings are as effective as in-person meetings. 51% of sales leaders rely on data to measure sales rep performance. In the U.S.,

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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

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Ultimately, TAS empowers organizations to not only meet but exceed their revenue targets while delivering exceptional value to their most coveted clients. Engagement Planning: Developing personalized engagement plans for each target account, including tailored messaging, value propositions, and communication channels.

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