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What suppliers can do mid-contract to future-proof their negotiations

Strategic Account Management Association

This article discusses what you, as a supplier, can do mid-contract to make your upcoming negotiations more successful. From winning the deal to kicking off, or from moving a project into a new stage of development, suppliers can become distanced from the actual work and, therefore, from the relationship with the customer.

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Back to the Future: F2F selling is returning, but virtual selling is here to stay

Strategic Account Management Association

COVID-19 has accelerated a trend already underway toward increased virtual interactions between customers and their suppliers. The ability to uncover customer needs, develop solutions, communicate value propositions and negotiate effectively doesn’t vanish just because a salesperson can’t meet her customer face to face.

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Building and optimizing your diverse, multifunctional “Dream Team”

Strategic Account Management Association

We are all in a race to attract, develop and retain top talent for our organizations. Our aspiration, I believe, should be to create a workforce that reflects the incredible diversity of our customers, our partners, our suppliers and our community. It’s my organization that needs to recruit and develop and retain.”

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What is Key Account Management? (It’s Not What You Think)

Account Manager Tips

Viewed as a supplier of products and services. As a result, organizations accelerated revenue and retention. Clients developed a strong relationship with their suppliers and enjoyed greater benefits. Clients who are a good fit for your solution, and you meet their needs better than other suppliers. Undifferentiated.

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The Three Pillars of Leadership

Vantage Partners

Through the integration of these three dimensions, leaders have the foundation to successfully thrive amidst uncertainty and complexity and drive their teams and the organization forward. The leader of others leads teams and drives performance by communicating in ways that motivates, inspires, and builds trust.

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The Five Health Care Trends Every SAM Needs to Know

Strategic Account Management Association

To grow your IDN customer relationships, you need to understand how the health care market is changing and where your organization fits into the ever-evolving health care ecosystem. At Advisory Board, we work with over 4,900 provider organizations, 90 health plans and 400 suppliers to produce syndicated research studies about U.S.

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Leading & Sustaining a Hyper-Growth Company

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Reflecting on her journey with KaTom, Patricia shared insights into the exponential growth of this hyper-growth organization. Here are some key elements to successfully leading such a dynamic organization: Visionary Leadership Setting a clear, ambitious, and achievable vision for the company's future is crucial.