February is commemorated with chocolates, cards, and flowers… all of the key indicators that love is in the air. People appreciate being recognized and feeling appreciated. How can we embody this spirit of appreciation in the workplace? Here’s something to consider. Talented employees often get top treatment when joining a new organization or accepting a […]
Developing Effective Plans: Tips to Start Off The New Year
It is a new year and a new decade! What is not new is the importance of developing effective geography and account plans. Life Sciences companies that take a purposeful and consistent approach to developing, executing, and reviewing geography and account plans yield better results. Most pharmaceutical organizations deploy year beginning meetings to ensure everyone […]
Leading With Agility In A New Decade
In just a few weeks we will be saying goodbye and thank you to 2019. It is during the holiday season that we express gratitude and celebrate the best life has to offer. With the busy flurry of wrapping up “to-do” lists just in time for some much-needed rest and relaxation, it is worth reflecting […]
End of Year Business Planning
As Q4 presses on, the final months of the calendar year are focused on ensuring year-end goals have been successfully achieved. The sales organization focuses on “hitting the numbers.” Others working in various functions are looking to finalize important deliverables or are setting up the organization for next year. In either case, it will be […]
6 Steps to Coach Direct Reports through Transition
Coaching during times of change requires a different focus than traditional coaching. Leaders’ primary focus should be on ensuring their direct reports manage individual transition by engaging in an interactive process. Transition coaching requires helping individuals manage their emotions, including their “me issues,” building up their confidence, and reinforcing their commitment to organizational change. There […]
Create a High Performing Team
Leading a committed, accountable, results-oriented team can be a challenge under any circumstance. Doing so in the face of large-scale change? That is a feat that any manager would be proud of! Unfortunately, many organizations find it challenging to prepare managers to lead others through change. Team leaders are either provided very little support and […]
Culture of Collaboration: Challenges and Best Practices for Account Team Collaboration
According to the Institute for Corporate Productivity, more than two-thirds of organizations include “collaboration” as one of their core values. Collaboration is not just a luxury within an organization. Research indicates that collaboration correlates with higher levels of market performance, leadership effectiveness, innovation, and creativity. As the healthcare marketplace continues to consolidate with larger organized […]
Communication During Change: Business Impact and Risk Mitigation
Short on time? Here are the key points: Two aspects of communication warrant change leaders’ attention: (1) gaining input and creating alignment, and (2) sharing plans. Change leaders should involve their team, internal stakeholders, and/or key customers during various phases of business impact and risk mitigation. Incorporate risk mitigation efforts into the overall communication plan. […]
Best Practices and Lessons Learned for Mid-year Business and Account Plan Reviews
As the first half concludes, it is important for sales leadership and professionals to reflect upon how they are executing against year beginning direction. Were geography and account plans developed for the current year? If not, now is the time to ensure everyone has specific goals in place to maintain focus and drive execution for […]
Project Management Institute Webinar on Culture Change – Q&A
I had the pleasure of delivering a webinar on Culture Change to over 2,500 members of the Project Management Institute. You can access the recording by clicking here. I received several excellent questions, and for your convenience I’ve included the answers below. Q: Should rewards just be monetary? if not, what others do you suggest? […]