Flevy

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

For organizations across the spectrum, these metrics provide a lens through which growth can be assessed, strategies refined, and objectives recalibrated. For leaders within any organization, these metrics offer the tools to steer their initiatives toward sustainable growth.

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Flevy

MARCH 20, 2024

Open Innovation Programs represent a paradigm shift in how organizations approach innovation, moving beyond the confines of internal R&D to leverage the collective creativity and expertise of external partners. Here are the top 10 KPIs vital for assessing the effectiveness and impact of Open Innovation.

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Upland

MAY 4, 2023

Account planning template overview According to McKinsey , “The five-year growth rate of total returns to shareholders for digital leaders is almost double that of all other firms,” when they undertake a digitally focused account planning strategy. Publish your operational rhythm so that everyone is on the same page.

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Flevy

MARCH 19, 2024

Innovation Pipeline Strength is a critical metric for organizations aiming to maintain a highly competitive level of innovation. It reflects an organization’s ability to manage, prioritize, and convert ideas into viable products or services, ensuring a consistent flow of innovation.

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Flevy

MARCH 21, 2024

Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy is a critical aspect of modern business management, pivotal for protecting and monetizing innovations. Furthermore, a strong IP portfolio can enhance an organization’s valuation , attract investment, and facilitate entry into global markets.

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Flevy

MARCH 17, 2024

NPD is central to organizations looking to maintain or establish a competitive edge, enabling them to capitalize on emerging opportunities and meet evolving customer demands. In the context of strategic planning and performance management , NPD plays a vital role in determining an organization’s long-term success and market positioning.

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Flevy

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As a foundational element of Strategic Planning and Performance Management , Market Analysis empowers organizations to identify opportunities, anticipate trends, and mitigate risks. It is an indispensable tool for shaping an organization’s strategic direction and ensuring its offerings resonate with the target audience.

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Flevy

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Benchmarking against industry peers is something all organizations (should) do. Competitive Benchmarking is the compass that guides organizations in navigating the competitive landscape. This article will delve into the vital role of Competitive Benchmarking KPIs in empowering organizations to make data-driven decisions.

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Flevy

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

This strategic avenue is not just about expanding business footprints or diversifying portfolios–it’s a complex maneuver that, when executed with precision, can significantly alter an organization’s trajectory towards success. Importance of M&A Strategy M&A Strategy is more than a tactical play.

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Flevy

MARCH 18, 2024

This essential function encompasses the activities organizations undertake to innovate and improve their products or services. It is through effective R&D activities that organizations can develop groundbreaking products, improve existing offerings, and discover new ways to meet customer demands.

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Flevy

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

In today’s digital world, understanding your customer base is more crucial than ever. Customer Segmentation and Analysis stands at the forefront of this understanding, enabling organizations to tailor their strategies, products, and services to meet the diverse needs of their customers.

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Red Star Kim

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

At the end of January, I attended a PM Forum (with Icon and Managing Partners Forum ) webinar where Alastair Beddow | LinkedIn of Meridian West presented the latest international benchmark results. And Gen AI appears to dominate both management and MBD agendas.

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Strategic Communications

JULY 7, 2021

One of the things I really love about the work I do is the ability to stay continually connected with clients and experts in a number of areas, especially traditional and digital marketing. Some of my clients are individuals, but I also work with large organizations and often serve as part of an agency team. How about you?

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Openview

OCTOBER 10, 2018

An analysis published by the Harvard Business Review revealed in 2011 that, coaching “ can improve performance up to 19%…even moderate improvement in coaching quality—simply from below to above average—can mean a six to eight percent increase in performance across 50% of your sales force ”. Step 3: The How (Implement).

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Upland

JANUARY 26, 2020

According to McKinsey, “The five-year growth rate of total returns to shareholders for digital leaders is almost double that of all other firms,” when they undertake a digitally focused account planning strategy. To stay on top of your lead pipeline and manage your sales, you will need to have a scheduled cadence in place.

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Strategic Communications

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

I was an early adopter of telework or telecommuting and wrote books on the topic back in the 1990s—last year I wrote a new book on remote or hybrid management best practices in light of the sudden shift to remote work settings for many employees and the challenges managers found themselves facing.

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Planview

JULY 16, 2015

This June, the Global Center for Digital Business Transformation published a report, Digital Vortex: How Digital Disruption Is Redefining Industries. In addition, 43 percent of companies either do not acknowledge the risk of digital disruption, or have not addressed it sufficiently. How might I be proactive?

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Showpad

DECEMBER 5, 2018

And as companies invest more than ever in digital, the amount of solutions available to them only continues to grow. To help companies better understand the space, Gartner recently published its 2018 Market Guide on Digital Content Management for Sales detailing the capabilities of various vendors in the sales enablement space.

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Red Star Kim

MAY 2, 2023

Following my past research (some of which was published in my 2020 book Essential soft skills for lawyers (kimtasso.com) ) I keep an eye out for the latest information relating to the soft skills (particularly leadership skills) most in demand and how these relate to the professional services sector.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 3, 2023

Benefits of sales training for sales teams and their managers Sales training is beneficial for all members of a sales force, and investing in it can have many benefits and aid in establishing a culture of growth and support. With a defined and clear structure, staff can make useful decisions without the constant supervision of their manager.

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Upland

OCTOBER 21, 2022

In this definitive guide to account planning, we’ve compiled everything you need in order to understand the importance of account planning, what it is, and why a complete mindset shift is critical to success for any sales organization looking to grow and retain revenue in their key accounts in 2023 and beyond. . What is Account Planning?

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Account Manager Tips

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Why key account managers need a personal brand Why I started to build my personal brand Step 1: Figure out your personal brand Step 2: Create a personal branding plan Step 3: Become a student of personal branding Join the Personal Branding Playbook In other news Quote of the week. Director of Account Management, Conduent. Learn more.

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Flevy

MARCH 19, 2024

The concept was published in his book, “The Mind of the Strategist: The Art of Japanese Business.” 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. Each C is independent, but has an impact on others—e.g.,

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Strategic Communications

APRIL 29, 2024

THE GROWTH OF VOICE SEARCH Search Engine Journal notes in an article that the number of digital voice assistants is forecasted to reach 8.4 Not only does this help with SEO, but it also makes it easier for digital assistants to provide the information directly to users, Pennypacker explains. Voice search is on the rise.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 21, 2023

Before attempting to develop a key account management strategy, you must know how to identify these key accounts. Let’s examine what strategic account management is and the best ways to approach it. What is strategic account management? Key accounts are the 20% of accounts that generate 80% of your company revenue.

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Upland

AUGUST 29, 2023

It drives individuals and organizations to explore, evaluate, and invest in a product or service. For example, a medium-sized retail company may experience a decline in customer satisfaction due to inefficient inventory management. It encompasses the motivation, need, and desire behind any activity.

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Nutshell

APRIL 3, 2024

Startup management used to be complicated and time-consuming for companies wanting to scale. The B2B Marketer’s Toolkit collects 120+ of the best lead generation tips ever published on the Nutshell blog. The type of product or service you sell : Some platforms work best for digital products, and some for physical products.

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Strategic Communications

APRIL 3, 2024

Before I started Strategic Communications in 2008, I worked for some large organizations in the education, energy, and healthcare industries. And so has the social media and digital environment. It’s just that they have less risk to manage and fewer communications to monitor. Individual people. Utility companies?

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Red Star Kim

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

I haven’t reviewed a book on the topic of internal communication and yet it’s a vital element of marketing, branding, organisational culture, change management and leadership. This contemporary book (published in 2021) is just 200 pages and is subtitled “Streamline your corporate communication to drive efficiency and engagement”.

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Zendesk

OCTOBER 2, 2023

IT leaders have been responsible for keeping systems up to date and managing security issues. While digital transformation and systems integration are a constant, customer and employee experience, AI and data security top of mind for IT leaders. Despite uncertainty, AI cannot be ignored.

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Flevy

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Organizations undergo different phases of development. McKinsey & Company partners published the Three Horizons (3H) of Growth framework in 2000. The model is useful in managing Innovation , evaluating the maturity and potential of innovation projects, and allocating resources accordingly.

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Agile CRM

MARCH 8, 2022

First of all, let’s brief you about social media management if you are new to the field. . What is Social Media Management? Social media management is a strategy to handle business, influencer, or individual social media accounts on various social networking platforms to generate more views, leads, shares, and conversions.

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Strategic Communications

JULY 27, 2023

Content marketing remains a high priority for organizations of all kinds today as they struggle to stay relevant to customers while keeping ahead of the constantly changing algorithms of search engines like Google. If, for example, a company has consistently published two blog posts a week for the past two years, that’s 208 blog posts.

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Planview

JANUARY 14, 2016

Forrester Research has published a number of recent reports covering the future of financial services innovation, the technology platforms shaking up the industry, and the most effective strategies for riding the banking innovation wave. Digital Financial Innovation Is The Antidote To Disruption. Check out our top choices, below.

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Strategic Communications

MARCH 31, 2022

Organizations benefit not only from the goodwill generated through their giving efforts from those they support, but also from the loyalth and goodwill these efforts generate among employees. Decisions need to be made based on considerations of both employee and customer needs and preferences—and the organization’s mission.

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Strategic Communications

JUNE 16, 2023

In the digital era, social media has become an indispensable tool for marketers, consultants, and business leaders. Understanding Hashtags: Hashtags are keywords or phrases preceded by the “#” symbol that categorize and organize social media content.

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Strategic Communications

APRIL 11, 2024

Businesses can, and should , take steps to manage their brands though. That’s true whether you’re a Fortune 100 global organization, a small to medium-sized business, a “mom and pop” shop, or a solopreneur. If you’re in a larger organization it can be very instructive to do this as a leadership team.

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