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Ten insights on the future of SAM

Strategic Account Management Association

From Stanley’s perspective, SAM already serves as a beacon for what it means to be a sales professional–particularly when it comes to the rigor SAMs bring to account planning, solutions co-creation with customers and articulation of unique value propositions. #5. Centers of Excellence (CoE).

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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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Value Net Model

Flevy

The model identifies 4 key types of players: Customers Suppliers Competitors Complementors Each player type holds strategic implications for organizations, influencing their operational and strategic decisions. The Value Net Model is invaluable as it provides organizations with a more comprehensive view of their competitive landscape.

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Lean Startup Methodology: What It Is and How to Implement It

Hubspot Sales

According to Harvard Business Review, the next generation of startups have a responsibility to consider the moral implications of optimizing the growth of their companies, maintaining a commitment to reduce environmental, economic, and societal harm while building diverse innovative teams. Enter: the Lean startup methodology.

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Crack the Consulting Code: Top 10 Digital Transformation Frameworks

Flevy

Innovation and Competitive Advantage : Early adoption and effective use of cutting-edge technologies like ChatGPT can provide organizations with a competitive edge in their industry, driving innovation and attracting customers.

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Boost Your ROI: Tie Product Management to Growth Goals

Blue Canyon Partners

We categorize these pitfalls into two overarching categories: Design Domination – Product engineering, R&D, or other technical functions drive innovation and develop interesting new products or incremental feature enhancements. How do we expect current, enhanced, and new innovative products to contribute to achieving our growth goals?

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Boost Your ROI: Tie Product Management to Growth Goals

Blue Canyon Partners

We categorize these pitfalls into two overarching categories: Design Domination – Product engineering, R&D, or other technical functions drive innovation and develop interesting new products or incremental feature enhancements. How do we expect current, enhanced, and new innovative products to contribute to achieving our growth goals?