Tag Archive for: Leadership

FOCUSING ON INNOVATION: COMPARING PAUL COOK AND CLAYTON CHRISTENSEN

Dive into a detailed comparison of two innovation giants: Paul Cook and Clayton Christensen. Understand the nuances of incremental versus disruptive innovation and how these approaches can guide modern business strategies. Discover insights to refine your innovation efforts.

SALES AS A SUCCESS FACTOR: TOP-LINE ORIENTATED RESTRUCTURING FOR A SUSTAINABLE TURNAROUND

Discover the crucial role of sales excellence in business restructuring for sustainable turnarounds. This guide emphasizes strategic revenue growth, customer focus, and the balance of cost efficiency with long-term viability. Learn best practices and key success factors to revitalize your company’s performance.

ESG AND SUSTAINABLE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The blog discusses the intrinsic link between economic growth and resource consumption, emphasizing the role of new regulations and younger generations in driving sustainable change. It highlights the impact of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and showcases companies like Zalando that are leading in sustainability. The piece calls on all stakeholders to participate in the sustainable transformation of the economy.

HOW B2B SALES LEADERS ARE ADAPTING TO THE NEW GENERATION OF BUYERS

Read how to adapt to the new generation of millennial buyers:
– Younger generations are increasingly moving into decision-making positions in B2B purchasing. This requires a rethink of customer communications.
– To attract and retain the new B2B generation, suppliers need to create more positive digital experiences along the customer journey.
– With the right coaching and supportive consulting, companies can better align their sales strategy with the new generation and deliver sustainable value.

6 PITFALLS TO AVOID WHEN CHOOSING AN INTERIM MANAGER

Interim management is becoming increasingly popular in Germany, and for good reason: the added value that temporary managers bring is enormous.
To help you find the right interim manager for your business challenge, I’d like to highlight 6 common pitfalls in selecting one – and show you how to avoid them.

FIVE STEPS TO A STRONG VALUE PROPOSITION

Five steps to a strong value proposition. High performing salespeople are essentially change agents. They recommend, advise and support their customers and aren’t afraid to push when it’s in their customers’ best interests.

CHALLENGES AND TOP PRIORITIES IN SALES 2023

A recent study reveals the biggest challenges and priorities in sales in 2021, with responses from 423 sales directors, CSOs and CEOs identifying the biggest challenges and their main sales priorities for 2021.

Inside Drucker’s Brain

Peter F. Drucker is a role model to me.
His ideas and thoughts are the blueprint for all other management books. I often say: “You don’t have to have read more than a Drucker”.
Drucker embodies the true essence of management. Drucker lived a life based on embracing tomorrow and giving up yesterday. In the process, he discovered an important paradox: in order to build something, you have to tear it down. Drucker had no problem tearing things down, giving up what didn’t work and leaving behind what no longer mattered. He could achieve so much that way.
In principle, this is also what interim management is all about and this is also reflected in my claim: MOVE | CHANGE | CONNECT

Tips for the new sales managers on the first visit to customers

Tips for new sales managers on how to prepare the initial visit to existing customers and how to strengthen and expand the relationship resiliently