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Failure is a great teacher, but there are better ways to learn!
Failure is a great teacher. Failure opens up new doors for learning. However, one can learn from others' failures/experiences too. It is a much better way to learn. We often overestimate our capabilities. So, we do not seek professional assistance at the right time....
When should I hire an independent consultant?
So, you have decided to hire an independent consultant for your Digital Transformation initiatives. But, you may be thinking: When should I hire an independent consultant? It depends on what you want the consultant to do. To build the foundation for successful...
Do I need to hire an independent consultant?
Enterprise software implementations are complex. The Project Sponsors often ponder this vital question: Do I need to hire an independent consultant? At the start, it looks easy. Internally, your staff shows enthusiasm and courage. Vendors assure you that you are in...
Why not to become a difficult customer?
Vendors often label a few customers as difficult customers. Vendors label them as difficult because they: maybe demanding high standards of service, orchallenge the boundaries of the solution, orthey shout out when vendors do not deliver on their promiseskeep a...
Why do the Salespeople earn a bad name?
You must have heard the following phrases: Hello, this is not a sales call! I am not selling you anything! We are here to give you information only. We are not selling anything. What is wrong with selling? Why do Salespeople earn a bad name? Sales are projected as...
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion – Its implementation in enterprise software sales!
In the last few posts, we discussed how the Enterprise software Sales team uses different tactics to influence you. These tactics are based on certain core principles. The book (Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion) beautifully covers these principles in detail. It...
Beware, social proof can magically fool you – The deadly game of enterprise software presales!
There is a difference between your ‘need’ and a 'popular thing (or service)'. For example, a Toyota Land Cruiser is a famous four-wheel drive but may not fit your specific needs. It is not wise to buy a car based on its testimonials and popularity. Your selection...
Commitment and consistency trap – The deadly game of enterprise software presales!
When we commit to buying something, we are likely to purchase other related items too. For example, when we buy a mobile phone, there is a high probability of purchasing a phone's accessories and insurance. When we say yes – commit to something, we generally...
The Scarcity trap – The deadly game of enterprise software presales!
Here is a proposal from the Sales team during the Enterprise Software sales meeting: I spoke with Asia Pacific Sales Head; we can offer you a massive 60 percent discount on the software licenses. You will be saving $200K. To save this amount, you must approve the...
The Authority trap – Deadly game of enterprise software presales!
Consider the following pitch during the Enterprise Software sales meeting: We are one of the top Microsoft partners in the world! We have 60 offices across seven continents. In addition, we have a strong team of 500 consultants serving customers like Nike, Bose and...
The likability trap – Deadly game of enterprise software presales!
We buy from the people we like. Enterprise software presales in no different. You will find that the presales team understands your business quite well. They say all the right things. They are patient, courteous, diligent, and even good looking too. They have all the...
Keep emotions in check while selecting enterprise software!
Our emotions lead to buying decisions. Interestingly, it is seldom our rational mind. Enterprise software vendors are experts in getting you (The selection panel) excited about their product. You will hear some heavy words like Digital Transformation, Modern user...
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