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What is the Professional Services Industry All About?

Progressus

And it’s those common links that inform tech investments, transformation strategies, and how firms respond to the disruptive forces that define the modern business landscape. Firms should expect to continuously monitor and improve their strategy – incorporating client feedback as it comes in.

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Three Slightly Ranty Thoughts on “Back” to Normal

Johanna Rothman

They changed their strategy and offered slightly above-market salaries and now they have a sustainable business. That expert didn't receive management training. I like starting with trust and asking if people understand the work; if they need anything; and when I can expect to see a demo or results. Now, what can we do?

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What To Do When a Sales Prospect Says No

LSA Global

However, salespeople are human, and when a sales prospect says no — to a sales meeting , to a demo, or to the sale itself — they may be tempted to think that “no means no” and stop or delay pursuing their ideal target client. When a Sales Prospect Says No Most sales managers teach their salespeople to be persistent.

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How to Build a Better Sales Playbook

LSA Global

Like a playbook in sports that plans for the most frequent and most important in-game situations, a sales playbook is a unique collection of sales scenarios, strategies, plans, tactics, and tools to help a sales team consistently win when the stakes are high. Sales Strategy. Sales Culture. Sales Talent.

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Alternatives for Agile and Lean Roadmapping: Part 6, Managers Want Commitments

Johanna Rothman

Here are some ideas about what you can do: Ask for clarity about the strategy for this product and any goals for interim releases. You will need to train your managers in how to think empirically, not just in plans. You can see some of these measures in Velocity is Not Acceleration. Modify to fit your context.

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When Sales and Marketing Aren’t Aligned, Both Suffer

Harvard Business

Marketing and sales departments often set their strategies, and goals, separately from each other. Our research on B2B sales management found that in particular, a common problem is lack of alignment around product pricing and sales force compensation strategies. This company isn’t alone. Danger #1: Misaligned goals demotivate.

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A Commercial Pilot’s 2-Year Plan to Break into Consulting

Management Consulted

If you’re in the same boat – wanting to break in, but without a strategy – check out what we have to say below, and feel free to sign up for a Power Half Hour. I eventually built up a little demo reel, and I started presenting that to other companies. It’s unfortunate, but my flight training isn’t reflected in my GPA.