Sales theorists have long debated the most effective way to construct causal sales theories. Or, have they? The most common approach is to identify a set of variables known to affect sales outcomes and then develop a model that describes the relationships between these variables. However, this approach has several drawbacks. First, it is often Read More …
Action Research should be an iterative process that takes shape as knowledge emerges. The premise here is that you learn, do, reflect, know how to do better, do it better, learn from that, do it better still, and so on. You work through cycles that converge towards better situation understanding and improved action. The goal Read More …
If your organization is not in the practice of Engaging Emergence, what chance does your brand have in the race for innovation and new markets? Emergence is the approach, which is used by The Third Wave to create a new market. By introducing a new product, business model, or idea, a brand can create an Read More …
The 5D Process of Appreciative Inquiry serves as the initial sequence of steps in most of my Business Development projects. It ensures we carefully think through what outcomes we want to create, what supports and barriers we need to plan for, and who we have to involve within your organization to guarantee success. Quick Overview: Read More …
There’s a traditional assumption that sales is all about telling. Inquiry as a framework for sales leadership starts by challenging that assumption. If you look at the best research on effective communication, listening is the most effective way to influence people. And yet most sales training programs have nothing to say about listening. Top-performing sales Read More …
When we think about things like loyalty, brand awareness, and creating happy customers, it makes sense why capturing customer value may seem more challenging than it should be. It is difficult to capture customer value, and it is important to understand that it is not static. It takes another level of business expertise, which is Read More …