Making a Career Transition from Academia to Sales

As research funding monies dwindle and become more competitive, many academics are turning to alternate careers in sales and marketing in the commercial sector.

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Embrace Change Or Get Left Behind

Rethinking opportunity and change were repeating themes running through many events I have attended in the last quarter. AI and ESG’s impact on corporations are at the center of people’s minds. Executive teams are concerned about how AI will impact business strategies and how leaders will be able to respond to the seismic changes coming. Corporate leadership teams are also shifting to a longer-term and socially responsible view based on the new role on ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) and customer loyalty.

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How to Support Employees’ Learning Goals While Getting Day-to-Day Stuff Done

Many of the most successful people had to fight tooth and nail for opportunities to learn new skills and advance up the corporate ladder. That’s often because what they wanted to learn and achieve wasn’t in sync with what their bosses wanted for them. You’re not a data scientist. You’re not cut out for engineering. Sales isn’t what you do. Lines like this are still used all too frequently when employees tell their managers that they want to move in a new direction.

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3 Reasons Investing in Professional Development Drives Bottom Line Growth

If developing your employees isn’t at the top of your list of priorities, here’s why that needs to change.

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Doing These 3 Things Will Help You Start More Meaningful Customer Conversations

Sales and marketing must embrace these principles to stay relevant with customers and close more deals as our inboxes get even more crowded.

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Mistakes New Managers Make (and How to Avoid Them)

For many people, actually being promoted is a huge achievement. Being promoted to a managerial position is a goal for many workers. Those that move into this type of role often bring along with them grandiose ideas on improving the workplace quickly. Not everyone can manage employees effectively, but even those who become great leaders make mistakes along the way. Perfection is not achievable, but the following mistakes are most often made by new managers and should be avoided in your career.

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