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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