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Book review: The Strategy Book by Max McKeown

Red Star Kim

This one is equally helpful for experienced leaders and students first grasping the principles of strategic thinking. The author clarifies the strategic process while guiding the reader through it to create a new strategic mindset. Unusually, he has accolades for both customer service and human resources.

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Context and curiosity drive commerciality and pricing

Red Star Kim

This week’s PM Forum training workshop “Commerciality: Finance, Pricing, Innovation and Research” was attended by delegates from law, accountancy and insolvency firms. Second, I observed that often in professional services marketing and business development we have minimal involvement in research, innovation, product development and pricing.

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Being more strategic – Case studies and insights (Ireland May 2023)

Red Star Kim

I was delighted to return to Dublin to lead an in person training workshop for PM Forum Ireland on “ Being more strategic” with delegates from law, accountancy and consultancy firms. We considered strategic thinking, business strategy and marketing and business development strategy.

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21 Free Courses for Key Account Managers to Boost Your Skills Now

Account Manager Tips

Because the job is so varied and involves many different tasks, you need a lot of skills to do it well: Strategic thinking Influencing Business management Leadership Teamwork Change management Innovation and creativity Solution design and positioning Relationship building Sales Project management Phew!

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7 Best Strategy Books to Read in 2024

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” ― Toni Morrison A new year, a new chance to shift our perspectives, understand one another and the systems around us, and take our strategic thinking to new heights. From civic innovator Nick Kittle, this guide explores the intricacies of navigating the landscape of innovation, particularly within government structures.

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This Is Why You Should Do Annual Strategic Planning

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Second, if there is room for improvement in your strategic competency. Third, if you have potential to avoid or beat the competition with unbeatable innovation. This competitive advantage is founded on your strategic competency. You must continuously enhance and exploit your strategic competency.

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Co-Selling Champion: How To Become A Partner Manager

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These include the ability to think strategically, innovate on value, make connections, and take collaboration further. Think Strategically Strategic thinking is a skill. If you’re a strategic thinker, you’re able to look at things from different perspectives and keep your eye on the goal.