Making the Client-Value Connection Course

Course Code: MQ 314
Course Abstract:

The participant is presented with tools and hands-on activities that will improve relationships between customers and service providers (both internal and external).  Problem solving techniques and conveying value are at the core to effective consultation.  Real-life participant examples will be used in class exercises.  The participant will practice conveying their unique value, structuring a value proposition and aligning provided services to key business drivers.

Audience:

This course is designed for those who are responsible for proposing solutions, presenting ideas, gathering customer needs and closing deals.

Duration: 2 days
Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
> Link client problems and opportunities to client initiatives
> Differentiate between value statements and value propositions and structure a value proposition
> Propose a solution using the customer’s key business drivers and using their metrics
> Develop an executive relationship plan and learn to show value brought to an organization

Course Topics:

Linking the Solution to Client Initiatives and Understanding Business Drivers
> Profiling the Business
> Linking Problems and Opportunities to Initiatives
> Comparing the Metrics of Alternative Options
> Demonstrating Your Unique Business Value
> Understanding Sources of Differentiation
Problem Solving Techniques
> Defining the Problem – Root Cause
> Group Techniques
> Using an Eight Step Model
Value Proposition Creation and Delivery
> Market Segmentation and Strategy
> Characteristics of Value Propositions
> Sources of Input
> Writing a Value Proposition
> Quantifying the Value You Bring
> Working Deals From the Customer’s Perspective
Financial Analysis of Customer Initiatives
> Learning to Speak Your Client’s Financial Language
> Using Metrics to Create Value
             > NPV, IRR, ROI, Payback
             > Cash Flow Analysis and Why it is Important
             > Go vs. No Go Decisions
Understanding the Buyer “Roles”
> Financial
> User
> Gatekeeper
> Influencer
> Buyers
> Developing the Executive Relationship Plan

Prerequisites: None
Note: All fields are required
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