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The 4 types of speakers you don’t want at your 2023 SKO is part 2 of our 2023 SKO series. You can check out partRead More »The 4 types of speakers you don’t want at your 2023 sales kickoff
It’s that time of year again – time to plan your 2023 sales kickoff (SKO). Sales kickoffs are tricky to plan, because everyone in theRead More »A 2023 Sales Kickoff Ferris Bueller Would LOVE
Part 1 and Part 2 of this series revealed our secret ingredients for successful SKO keynote speakers and SKO soft-skills training sessions. We discussed vetting and aligning your keynotes to your strategic initiatives and the importance of coaching your executives for impact and effectiveness. We also covered why an SKO is strategically the best time to upskill your sales organization and the importance of not being overrun by breakout session requests from departmental leaders. But, informative breakout sessions are crucial to the knowledge transfer of departmental initiatives. In this final segment of our three-part series on Sales Kickoff Success, you will learn how to maximize the effectiveness of every breakout session speaker.
Ahhh, the glory days of a sales kickoff (SKO) where hundreds or even thousands meet for an energizing five days in places like Las Vegas, Singapore, or Budapest. Those venues are on pause for now; however, your SKO can still deliver energy and success virtually with the right formula of inspiring keynote speakers, results-driven soft-skills training, and actionable breakout sessions. This three-part series will explore how your sales enablement leadership can seek out and ensure the delivery of premier sessions for your SKO, starting with finding the best keynote speaker for your business.
Read More »Sales Kickoff Success 2023- Choosing the Right Keynote SpeakerWhen your executives take the virtual stage at your upcoming Sales Kickoff (SKO), a story needs to be told. Here’s the scenario. 2020 has been an unprecedented year and your company is not only standing, it is roaring! Your key metrics are healthy and your forecast is solid. Now here’s your choice. You can either present the usual, charts, graphs and numbers or, you can captivate and engage your sales and client success organizations with a story that paints an image of your past and your future. Guess which one will be more effective?
Virtual Sales Kick Off (SKO) season is about to begin and, if you’re like many powerful sales organizations, you’re looking for big results post-session. In the past, your on-site events were filled with energy and sessions that motivated the team. Here are some ideas to consider that we have found will add some flavor to meat and potato virtual, SKO breakout sessions.
As I am sure you have heard or experienced, the world is changing in terms of the way buyers and sellers are engaging and purchasing. Demo cycles are shrinking at a dramatic pace, and failing to be ready will result in losing business to competitors that deliver buyers what they want. Learn more about how to shorten sales cycles, win more business, and secure more renewals by delivering a desirable and unique experience across all buying stages to all stakeholders. Get your team ready during your next sales kick-off meeting, through a series of breakout sessions, and personalized 1:1 training/coaching to accommodate your business goals.
Are your sales, presales, and customer success teams ready to adapt to today’s modern buyer? Here are some questions to consider…
Read More »Address the Change Occurring in B2B Buying Behavior in Your Next Sales Kick-Off
