The Executive’s Guide to Marketing Automation
Automation, analytics and big data are among the top of mind concerns for marketers these days. And it makes perfect sense as the volume of data has grown exponentially over the past several years and it becomes impossible to effectively deal with such volumes manually. In this article we present different marketing automation examples and explore how tools help improve the lead scoring process, boost customer retention and scale email marketing campaigns.
70-20-10 Model for Learning and Development
People don’t like to admit it; however, many people indeed learn skills not before but during a job. When labeled as an ‘expert’; people tend to shy away from admitting that they lack knowledge of certain aspects of their job. This is usually nothing to be shy about since changing trends, technology and consumer demands […]
Product-Led Growth (PLG): The Ultimate SaaS Business Growth Strategy To Pursue
The competition today, both in the product and services space, is tougher than ever. Superior UX (user experience) and CX (customer experience) are the two key battlefields with the most at stake. Should we still stay with the sales-led business growth model or pursue the newer product-led growth (PLG) paradigm? Let’s deep dive into the matter.
Why Customer Centricity Will Win You More Business
Customer centricity is a buzzword you can hardly escape these days. But, despite so much talk, few companies actually understand how to keep their customer focus sharp and, more importantly, why this area is worth more attention. So let’s dig into the matter and take a look at some great customer centricity examples, illustrating why this practice cannot be ignored in 2020.
A Manager’s Guide to Interpersonal Communication
People are promoted to management positions for a variety of reasons. For many, they rise to the top because of their knowledge, technical skills, and decision-making capabilities. As a manager, your effectiveness also strongly depends on your ability to communicate well with your team members and other stakeholders. Here is a quick guide on Interpersonal Communication for Managers.
Multitasking & Context Switching Ruin Your Productivity
Did you know that about 28 billion man-hours are wasted each year because of what we now call context switching or multitasking? If you are finding that lack of focus and constant interruptions are affecting your work, then this post is for you. You’ll learn exactly what context switching and multitasking are and get some tips on how to overcome both of these productivity-breakers.
How To Run PowerPoint Presentations Online
UPDATE 2020: This post was adapted to the times of Coronavirus 2020, where online presentations are increasingly used in the business environment and becoming the norm. Nowadays, with more and more globalized companies, quarantine restrictions in many countries due to COVID19, working remotely through different time zones, through different continents and engaging customers from different […]
The Ultimate Guide to Using Metaphors in Presentations and Speeches
Metaphors are one of the often-forgotten tricks among presenters. Along with other figures of speech such as similes, analogies personification, and alliteration, they make your texts more engaging, memorable and eloquent. As well, metaphors serve as a great tool for breaking down complex concepts into more digestible statements.
How To Add Custom Sticky Notes to PowerPoint Presentations
A sticky note is a small piece of paper with adherable strip of glue that you can use to attach notes to documents or any other surface such as a computer screen, a desk, a calendar, or even the fridge. Normally sticky notes can easily be removed and attached to any other surface and it was originally invented by 3M […]