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Why KAM fails – and how to rescue it

Some companies are disappointed with the outcomes of their KAM programmes. And yet what should be a major strategic initiative has been downgraded to ‘just another management technique’ – a ‘nice-to-have’ rather than a ‘must-be’. Why is it that? This webinar will identify and address common issues:     KAM objectives are sometimes unclear, unrealistic, or non-existent……

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Engaging Top Management in KAM

KAM is a corporate strategy, so obviously involvement of Top Management is essential. But does your organisation really have it? Astonishingly, many key account managers don’t think so. Why not? Does your Top Management think they’re accountable for KAM? What should their involvement look like? What can you do about it? This webinar will address these…

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Developing KAM structures: removing roadblocks and bottlenecks

Whatever KAM structure you decided to build in your organization, expect to face some bottlenecks and blockages. Don’t worry, you’re not the first! In this webinar, Dominykas Cibulskas will share real-life examples of what can happen when companies are building KAM organizations. His hints and advice might help you avoid similar problems in your KAM…

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What gets organisations started on KAM

Understanding what drove your organisation towards KAM can be crucial in ensuring that it stays focused and makes progress during the quite significant amount of time it takes to make a KAM programme successful. In this short paper, Dr Diana Woodburn shares research into the factors that goad organisations into KAM, positive and negative, and…

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KAM failure in outsourced services

The launch of the key account management programme occurred after the company received an RFP from one of their most important customers, which signaled their dissatisfaction and caused shock within the company. The decision by the Board to launch a KAM programme was in direct response to this customer’s defection. Use Wilson and Woodburn’s model…

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Senior management involvement with key customers: 7 cases

It is often easier to discuss what you think about what other companies are doing to find a way to express and determine the approach you want in your own company. If you have a concern about top management involvement with key customers in your company, whether you are a director or key account manager,…

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