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.

Stakeholders 92

Stakeholders Value Proposition Decision-making Account Management 92

PandaDoc

APRIL 29, 2024

Virtual data rooms (VDRs) have become pivotal in meeting the demands of executing modern, complex business deals. Speed and Accuracy An indexed VDR streamlines the due diligence process, enabling faster review and decision-making. This makes it easier for users to understand what each folder contains and find documents quickly.

Organization 52

Organization Investors e-Learning Shareholders 52

ClearPoint Strategy

JULY 7, 2021

If there is one phrase that represents both enormous potential and challenges to organizations today, it is big data. And yet data-driven decision making is more important than ever. When done right, dashboards provide valuable insight into the health of an organization and strongly influence executive decision making.

Organization 98

Organization Healthcare Decision-making Government 98

Arpedio

JUNE 2, 2022

How GUBI went from limited account insight to complete stakeholder visibility. Prior to teaming up with ARPEDIO, the main challenge for GUBI was too little visibility into accounts and stakeholders. The organization as a whole simply didn’t have the full insight potential it desired into its customers and stakeholders.

Stakeholders 52

Stakeholders Account Planning Account Management B2B 52

Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

What does success look like for your organization? What is the informal decision-making process? link] There’s advice to jump your uncertainty gaps by decision-making and actions which involves risk. Strategy is a stream of decisions and actions”. What would it take to do it ten times better?

Strategic Thinking 147

Strategic Thinking Decision-making Innovation Facilitation 147

Red Star Kim

OCTOBER 18, 2022

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. So here’s a book review: The Management Shift – How to harness the power of people and transform your organization for sustainable success by Vlatka Hlupic. In a nutshell.

Organization 130

Organization Innovation Leadership Management 130

Upland

JULY 12, 2023

And it’s all about deal qualification MEDDIC – a deal qualification framework Many think that MEDDIC is a sales process , but it’s really a deal qualification framework with multiple processes for decision criteria, decision process, etc. Decision criteria: What factors will buyers consider when making their decision?

Decision-making 195

Decision-making Sales Account Planning Healthcare 195

AchieveIt

JANUARY 2, 2024

Does your strategy, the backbone of your organization’s success, live across various spreadsheets and documents? As the strategy leader, you face a number of challenges — updates delayed, clarity lost, team resistance, and decision-making based on gut feeling rather than data. This can lead to resistance and frustration.

Organization 52

Organization Government Onboarding Transportation 52

5600 Blue

MARCH 8, 2018

As I was executing research to get ready for the assignment I stumbled on an article stating that this organization had just won: Procurement Organization of The Year! Well, we did it and since that time have worked with many Fortune 100 procurement organizations globally. they are making a decision.

Procurement 52

Procurement Decision-making Negotiation Supply Chain 52

Mike Kunkle

APRIL 8, 2023

(Although, in complex B2B opportunities, especially with longer sales cycles, qualification – like discovery – may be ongoing, because new stakeholders are introduced, others leave, budgets shift, and in general, things change.) To start, assess the Buyer Type for each stakeholder. Here’s what I mean.

B2B 211

B2B Decision-making Sales Stakeholders 211

Mike Kunkle

AUGUST 30, 2023

They must show that they can make an impact with enablement and move the needle on the metrics that matter most. But there is much an enabler can do to lead the change projects, garner the support needed, and continue to nudge, push, cajole, and lead the way to making a business impact.

Leadership 262

Leadership Stakeholders Decision-making Sales Training 262

OnStrategyHQ

MAY 17, 2023

Core Values: Outlining the behaviors and values you expect from your team and organization. Definition The mission statement describes an organization’s purpose or reason for existing. Outcome A short, concise, concrete statement that clearly defines the scope of the organization. Output: Phrases to use in a mission statement.

Organization 40

Organization Brainstorming Leadership Decision-making 40

Upland

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Even when organizations acknowledge their sales reference processes could be better, it can be an overwhelming problem to confront. A well-oiled, traditional customer reference or advocacy program can be an organization’s strongest asset, but launching, revamping, or expanding a traditional program isn’t right for every organization.

Sales 195

Sales B2B Software Software 195

Upland

MARCH 23, 2023

Who makes the final decision? This can result in problems like not knowing where to invest in inventory, human capital, and derail crucial decision-making. This makes more accurate sales forecasts a possibility while cutting back on sandbagging. These usually include: What’s the latest update?

Account Planning 195

Account Planning Sales Decision-making Sales Environment 195

Flevy

MARCH 19, 2024

The Ohmae 3C model, also known as “the Strategic Triangle ,” is a strategic framework that assists in developing the fundamentals of Business Strategy for any organization. Ohmae’s 3C Model (Strategic Triangle) has its applications in Strategic Planning, Market Analysis , and guiding Decision-making processes.

Shareholders 52

Shareholders Decision-making Digital Transformation Manufacturing 52

Whetstone

APRIL 5, 2024

During such tumultuous times, organizations that have invested in building a strategic account management program can rely on the pivotal role played by their strategic account managers. Trust becomes a critical factor in their decision-making process.

Account Management 52

Account Management Decision-making Construction Stakeholders 52

Envisio

JUNE 28, 2023

Strategic planning is a key tool for running an effective public sector organization. When done correctly, it turns today’s vision into tomorrow’s reality–but in order to meet the goals in the plan efficiently, these organizations need a management reporting system that helps them implement their plan.

Management 92

Management Government Stakeholders Decision-making 92

Showpad

JUNE 14, 2021

70% of B2B decision-makers say they are open to making new purchases over $50,000 in a fully self-serve or remote fashion, and 27% would spend more than $500,000.*. Previously, a deal’s loose ends were sorted out during in-person meetings where sales reps could fall back on their techniques and experience. But that’s not all.

Meetings 59

Meetings B2C Stakeholders B2B 59

ClearPoint Strategy

JULY 7, 2021

If there is one phrase that represents both enormous potential and challenges to organizations today, it is big data. And yet data-driven decision making is more important than ever. When done right, dashboards provide valuable insight into the health of an organization and strongly influence executive decision making.

Organization 52

Organization Healthcare Decision-making Government 52

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned sales professional or a burgeoning entrepreneur, the effectiveness of your sales approach can make or break your company’s growth trajectory. Economic Buyer The economic buyer is the individual within the customer organization who holds the purse strings.

Value Proposition 52

Value Proposition Decision-making Sales Stakeholders 52

DemandFarm

APRIL 8, 2024

Account Based Selling (ABS) burst into the spotlight in the mid 2010s and has been steadily gaining traction as the go-to approach among B2B sales organizations. At the core of their ABS is an often-overlooked perspective–selling to the humans behind the steely structures that make up their accounts lists. Let’s dive in. Org Chart 2.0:

Key Account Management 52

Key Account Management Account Management Stakeholders Meetings 52

Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Most salespeople are thrilled to land a meeting with a C-level executive. C-level sales involves meeting directly with executives at a prospect's company. It also means you have less time (sometimes just one meeting) to make your case. We’ve outlined the top six tips every rep should know about meeting with the C-suite.

Meetings 102

Meetings Decision-making Suppliers Stakeholders 102

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Unlike traditional sales approaches that cast a broad net across various prospects, TAS hones in on a select few accounts deemed most valuable and strategically significant to the organization’s objectives. TAS offers a roadmap for sales teams to cut through the noise, forge meaningful connections, and ultimately win lucrative deals.

Value Proposition 52

Value Proposition Prioritization Stakeholders Energy and Utilities 52

Planview

JANUARY 24, 2024

In today’s business landscape, these outdated methods fail to meet clients’ standards for flexibility and optimization. Too often, they create a gap between an organization’s strategy and its actual implementation. Because of this, many organizations are turning to Professional Services (PS) subscription services.

Stakeholders 59

Stakeholders Prioritization Organization Profitability 59

Account Manager Tips

OCTOBER 11, 2021

You need to take charge, make decisions and set goals for your customers so they can achieve success. What changes should we make? How do we make changes? Not focused on the customer The biggest mistake you can make with clients is to put your needs first. Putting out fires instead of preventing them.

Account Management 246

Account Management Key Account Management Management Suppliers 246

Account Manager Tips

JUNE 29, 2021

Capture Strategy Tips A capture strategy identifies how to position organizations as the supplier of choice and convince clients to renew without considering alternatives. Build relationships with decision-makers and expand your network. Close any gaps in your solution, meet all commitments and ensure your client is satisfied.

Suppliers 246

Suppliers Shareholders Stakeholders Decision-making 246

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

By understanding how Mobilizers drive buying decisions and integrating the Challenger approach into your sales process, you can unlock new avenues for success and elevate your sales performance to new heights. Moreover, Mobilizers exhibit a keen understanding of their organization’s goals, priorities, and challenges.

Stakeholders 52

Stakeholders Decision-making Value Proposition Sales 52

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.

Account Planning 98

Account Planning Key Account Management Account Management Stakeholders 98

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 2, 2021

According to Gartner , a 2020 sales trend was that salespeople had to convince multiple stakeholders and evaluators at a company to buy their product. These evaluators can be at any level and position within an organization, from team managers to CTOs. Below we’ll explain how to qualify different sales stakeholders.

Stakeholders 116

Stakeholders Decision-making Sales B2B 116

Revenue Storm

MARCH 14, 2023

Well, maybe not, because you may have been told one of the following buyer excuses: #1: “I am the decision maker.” – This is the classic of all deceptions. In a complex B2B sales cycle, there is rarely one decision maker. Therefore, your opportunity should stand out as the best choice for all stakeholders involved. #2:

Procurement 78

Procurement Value Proposition Decision-making B2B 78

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. It doesn’t aim to capture every minute detail of your organization’s inner workings.

Stakeholders 52

Stakeholders Government Decision-making Communication 52

Miller Heiman Group

DECEMBER 21, 2020

A recent Korn Ferry survey of global sales organizations revealed that virtual selling is here to stay, with fewer than 2% expecting the changes to be temporary. Changes include the addition of more, and likely new, stakeholders entering the buying and selling process. Who makes the decisions and owns the budget is shifting.

Virtual Selling 122

Virtual Selling Stakeholders Meetings Facilitation 122

Planview

MARCH 29, 2024

Traditional engineering metrics drive efficiency, not effectiveness Engineering leaders are under increasing pressure to deliver more value, but many struggle to make impactful change. Without contextual insights, engineering leaders cannot accurately weigh the risks and benefits of their decisions.

Software 64

Software Software Decision-making Prioritization 64

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Inclusive organizations report 28% higher revenue, 2x net income, and 30% better economic performance on profit margin. The top data insights sales leaders use for decision-making are forecasting data, rep productivity data, and team performance to quota. Sales Performance. Sales Leader Priorities. Sales Management. In the U.S.,

Sales Leadership 142

Sales Leadership Leadership B2B Sales 142

AchieveIt

AUGUST 11, 2023

Be honest, does your organization truly embrace transparency? This fear of transparency leads to a culture of secrecy and mistrust within an organization. Imagine you’re part of an organization that has a company-wide event twice a year to present all of the progress that has been made in the past six months.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Decision-making Stakeholders Government 52

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Ultimately, to achieve consistent growth and stay ahead of the competition, businesses must streamline their sales operations, focus on nurturing customer relationships , and make data-driven decisions. Identify bottlenecks, track key metrics, and make data-driven decisions to close deals faster.

CRM 98

CRM Decision-making Sales B2C 98

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In this article, we will dive into the essential elements and strategies that make up successful strategic account planning. 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.

Account Planning 52

Account Planning Account Management Value Proposition Stakeholders 52