Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

MAY 24, 2023

I typically cover the people parts of project management considering I’ve used the principles of project management in branding, politics, non-profits, sports, and more. AppVertical asks me about revenue : This one is where my PMP meets my focus on revenue and profits.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 12, 2018

” Whether in marketing or sales, it often feels like jobs are contingent on external circumstances, the whims of executives, strategic pivots, and shareholder demands. He’s the CEO and self-titled “Head Coach ” of Björn Borg, the Swedish sports fashion company named after the tennis star.

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Martinka Consulting

MARCH 5, 2021

The title is the theme of the book with each chapter being a deal tip or strategy (and it’s available on Amazon). I told him we would not meet in person until he talked to his wife about it. You may think it sexy to make something but if you’re a sales type with no manufacturing experience it’s probably a road to disaster.

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Consulting Matters

APRIL 9, 2019

I was a sounding board to other higher executives about what their strategies may be or how they might sound in a particular presentation at a quarterly review in front of thousands of people. Throw it to the sales group and say go sell this thing because it's such a cool product. I'm a coach in and out of the business.

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Consulting Matters

APRIL 9, 2019

I was a sounding board to other higher executives about what their strategies may be or how they might sound in a particular presentation at a quarterly review in front of thousands of people. Throw it to the sales group and say go sell this thing because it's such a cool product. I'm a coach in and out of the business.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

And neither of you is anywhere near a sporting goods store. Retailers looking to develop a virtual commerce strategy should consider breaking it down along the following dimensions. Doing so will keep you nimble at meeting consumer needs with a still-developing technology. Your buddy is in Houston.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 17, 2017

Strategies for coaching athletes don’t always work for executives trying to manage employees. Based on my sports experience with him and my current work as an executive coach, I’ve developed a few guidelines: Engage the person in a specific solution. Employees also have feedback preferences.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

The saying “You only have one chance to make a first impression” holds true in many situations, from job interviews to sales calls. ” Here are some strategies to help ensure others see the best in you from the beginning. .” Know who you’re meeting, what he cares about, and what he might need from you.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Tactical performance is how effectively your organization sticks to its strategy. The second type, known as adaptive performance , is how effectively your organization diverges from its strategy. military says, volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity , where technology and strategy changes rapidly. Related Video.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

For companies, this requires an unprecedented level of integration and coordination across every business unit, from sales and marketing to customer service, and across physical and digital channels. This is a break from the traditional paths of finance, sales, and operations to the top spot. Up : CMOs are promoted into new roles.

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LSA Global

APRIL 16, 2021

A Sales Leader’s Dilemma – Top Ways to Grow Revenue There are only so many actions available to a sales leader to profitably grow revenue. The art is identifying, agreeing to, and committing to top ways to grow revenue for you and your sales team. Which sales growth lever should you pull?

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

The FTI Technology practice played a substantial role in the Major League Baseball steroids investigation that both news and sports casters covered religiously. Strategy Consulting & Research. However, US-based clients still account for the vast majority (around 75%) of sales. Financial & Enterprise Data Analytics.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 1, 2016

To add to this growing body of work, here are some observations and suggestions about love in organizations based on our research with executives at varying levels, in numerous organizations, from financial services to non-profits to championship winning sports teams. LoveOS supports the “apps” of strategy, finance, etc.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 26, 2017

She’d joined the company six weeks before, following a long stint as CMO of Atawear, a high-end sports apparel company. The following week, Erica and Alan were meeting with Danny at MMC’s Toronto offices to go over the new registration scheme, which Alan had been working on for the past year. ” Exclusive Membership.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 18, 2016

” Here are some strategies for interacting with your manager to get what you need, support your boss’s success, and excel at your job. ” Is it a sports team? When David Naylor worked at a marketing company, a new manager, Al (not his real name), was brought in to lead the sales team. Stamp collecting?

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Selling experiences provides intangible benefits that are hard to quantify and measure, often focusing on meeting the needs of one single customer, preventing any mass production. It identified the absence of focus and lack of strategy implementation capabilities as crucial elements that needed addressing. Sales force.

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1 to 1

MAY 5, 2013

Customer Strategy Trends. Meet the Editors. Customer Strategy. Sales Effectiveness. Strategy Speaks Blog. Customer Strategy. Sales Effectiveness. Sales & Marketing Effectiveness. Strategy Speaks. Marketing Research Articles. CRM Best Practices. Emerging Business Tactics. Weekly Digest.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Here are three of my favorite strategies: Hosting Your Own Events. It’s a great way to add value for existing clients and connections, and can also be an opportunity to meet and develop relationships with prospective clients. Do any of them play poker, or enjoy attending musicals or sporting events? Networking.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 24, 2017

What most distinguishes innovation leadership, the book argues, is recognition that innovation is a “team sport,” not the act of a sole inventor. Later, Justus shared the successes with then CEO Meg Whitman, which led to a global micro-projects strategy. To learn more about this program visit us here.

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Harvard Business

MAY 5, 2017

Here are some strategies to convince your boss to let you work remotely. Back-to-back meetings, a constant stream of conference calls, and obligatory break room chitchat make it next to impossible to complete important tasks. “Our staff meetings are on Mondays, so Tuesdays made a lot of sense,” he says.

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Harvard Business

MAY 3, 2016

What most distinguishes innovation leadership, the book argues, is recognition that innovation is a “team sport,” not the act of a sole inventor. Later, Justus shared the successes with then CEO Meg Whitman, which led to a global micro-projects strategy. To learn more about this program visit us here.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 8, 2016

But Rogier thought it was the key to boosting engagement and performance, and he had hinted that he might use Contect’s 2017 annual all-employee meeting—his chance to announce new goals and celebrate the previous year’s accomplishments—to roll out the change. ” Derek asked.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 29, 2017

We offer here an informal set of guidelines for good mentorship — a playbook, if you will, for a game that is very much a team sport. In a business setting, you might ask a prospective mentee to prepare a presentation in their area of expertise, or join you on a sales call or at a strategy offsite and write up their observations.

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Confessions of a Consultant

OCTOBER 1, 2017

To survive, they require significant support including rewards that reinforce teamwork, an effective meeting/communications structure and a supportive culture. During a second move the company employed a different strategy. That’s a Sales Rep. In practice teamworking is difficult to maintain. That’s Tech Support.

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