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FROM EXECUTIVE SPONSORSHIP TO EXECUTIVE ENGAGEMENT

Strategic Account Management Association

In our organization’s work, we see much confusion and lack of clarity on executive sponsorship, even when it is in place. The SAM should be able to count on the help of the executive sponsor in amplifying the voice of the customer throughout the organization, particularly at the executive level.

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The Future of SAM – Revisited

Strategic Account Management Association

Regardless of the organization we work at, we could be outspent, out resourced or out marketed but we do have the opportunity to outthink our competition. On a global scale, he’s worked for Hovione, Lonza and other private equity and venture capital organizations. Delegate directly to your customers. The future is now.

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Want to Accelerate Your SAM Journey? Create a Center of Excellence

Strategic Account Management Association

Organizations are already planning for this new- or next-normal hybrid model and have worked hard to elevate the needed skill sets of their commercial teams – especially strategic account managers. The pandemic has forced organizations to pivot and reinvent how they engage with customers. Five Elements of a COE.

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Cracking the Consulting Code: Top 10 Customer-centric Design (CCD) Frameworks

Flevy

They allow us to cut through noise, zero in on the key issues, and facilitate the development of insightful recommendations. For consulting firms, these frameworks are part of the bread and butter that enable them to consistently deliver value to client organizations across industries and geographies.

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Unlocking Sales Potential with the Customer Product Mix Sheet in SMP Dashboards

Sales Management Plus -- SMP

By analyzing the data, they can readily identify: Product categories underrepresented in customer purchases: This unveils potential areas for upselling and cross-selling, maximizing sales potential. Branch Performance Analysis Branch managers can gain valuable insights into branch performance across various product categories.

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Choosing the Right Path: Building vs Buying Value Stream Integration Software

Planview

That’s where value stream integration solutions play a pivotal role, promising immediate end-to-end visibility, highly efficient operations, and the power to make data-driven decisions. Value stream integration involves the seamless flow of information and work across the entire software development lifecycle.

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Cracking the Consulting Code: Top 10 Business Transformation Frameworks

Flevy

They allow us to cut through noise, zero in on the key issues, and facilitate the development of insightful recommendations. For consulting firms, these frameworks are part of the bread and butter that enable them to consistently deliver value to client organizations across industries and geographies.