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What is Socratic questioning? (Questioning skills)

Red Star Kim

Questions were asked to reveal what the student believed about a topic, whether they grasped a concept well and whether there were any assumptions, weaknesses or gaps in their thought process. Socratic questioning is a way to drive logical argument. It’s helpful in conversations, critical thinking and negotiation. Questioning skills).

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How to Resize and Retool Your Sales Force

Mike Kunkle

At the time I published it initially, I had hoped the worst of the pandemic-fueled layoffs were behind us. I hope this will contained to not-yet-profitable, seed-funded early-stage companies with burn-rate/runway issues, but as the recession gears up, it may spread. Engage your employees. This is a post I never wanted to write.

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How to Get Past the Gatekeeper, According to Sales Reps

Hubspot Sales

Sales development representatives and gatekeepers. If you're in sales, chances are you've encountered plenty of situations in which you're trying to reach a CEO or C-level executive to pitch your product or service. But experienced sales reps know that gatekeepers don't have to be a roadblock in your sales process.

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The Challenge of Selling Expertise (Not Product)

Strategic Account Management Association

First, there is how SAMs communicate, articulate and exchange their expertise based on their sales and professional experience. First, there is how SAMs communicate, articulate and exchange their expertise based on their sales and professional experience. Michael Thomas: There are two ways to look at this.

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Recovering From The COVID-19 Sales Wrecker

MTD Sales Training

We’ve had over 82 sales training programmes postponed! If you are, I hope this tip might help you. Don’t just throw mud up against the wall hoping some will stick. Don’t knee jerk and drop your pants either in terms of your pricing, you’ll look desperate. Are there any alternatives you can offer?

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10 New Capture Strategy Tips to Keep Clients & Avoid Competitive Bids

Account Manager Tips

How a capture strategy helps avoid competitive bidding Is your client due for renewal? Avoid a bidding war and follow these 10 capture strategy tips to keep your client long before they think of going to RFP. Build relationships with decision-makers and expand your network. Demonstrate that you value your client's business.

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7 Outdated Sales Closing Tactics That Are Flat Out Terrible

Hubspot Sales

In Glengarry Glen Ross , Alec Baldwin plays Blake, a belligerent trainer sent to shake up a tired, underperforming sales team. Unfortunately, he’s dead wrong about what ultimately counts in sales. Unfortunately, he’s dead wrong about what ultimately counts in sales. Many sales tactics have changed with the times.

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