Tag Archives: Development

19 Pandemic-Era Lessons From the Software Development Industry

Ross A. McIntyre August 18, 2021 Compared to other industries blindsided by the pandemic, the software development industry was in a position of relative strength. Work-from-home capabilities, experience with remote collaboration tools, and an understanding of automation helped organizations in this space survive and even thrive during lockdowns. However, the industry still underwent some massive … Continue reading 19 Pandemic-Era Lessons From the Software Development Industry →

Where Companies Go Wrong With Training and Development

Training Systems

Revanth Periyasamy July 15, 2021 Learning & Development (L&D), often called training and development, forms a major part of your talent management strategy and is designed to align group and individual goals with the organization’s overall vision. Training and Development help employees build their skills and perform well in existing roles. The shift towards a … Continue reading Where Companies Go Wrong With Training and Development →

5 Ways a Business Development Consultant Helps You Grow Your Business

Business Development

Alejandra Zilak May 28, 2021 What brought you into the world of sales? For many people, the answer comes down to passion. They found something they love to do and decided to dedicate their lives to doing it. Or maybe you were just tired of your previous career and wanted a change. Whatever the reason, … Continue reading 5 Ways a Business Development Consultant Helps You Grow Your Business →

What Is Your Development Plan For Your People?

Skills Development

Dave Brock May 11, 2021 My friend, Tibor Shanto, and I were talking this morning. He asked me a fascinating question, “Why don’t managers have a development plan or roadmap for developing the capabilities and performance of their people?” The question caused me to pause and reflect. Very few managers sit down with their people … Continue reading What Is Your Development Plan For Your People? →

5 Ways to Improve Your Training and Development Program

Training Systems

Kellie Wong April 25, 2021 Making sure your workers have top-notch skills isn’t cheap: According to the Training Industry Report, U.S. training expenditures rose 32 percent year over year, reaching $ 90.6 billion. The report broke this figure down into the following categories: Outside training products and services accounted for $ 7.5 billion, while other … Continue reading 5 Ways to Improve Your Training and Development Program →

Apple Granted Patent Supporting Further Development Of Search Technology

Search Tools

Apple Granted Patent Supporting Further Development Of Search Technology by Laurie Sullivan @lauriesullivan, December 28, 2020 The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially granted Apple a patent on December 22 that shows how the company is strengthening its search technology. In October, the Financial Times reported Apple is stepping up efforts to create its own search … Continue reading Apple Granted Patent Supporting Further Development Of Search Technology →

Looking Forward: B2B Website Development Trends for 2021

B2B Website Tools

Emily VonSydow December 17, 2020 2020 has been a year of unprecedented changes as we all adapt to the new normal, etc., etc. You’ve heard all of that a million times since the pandemic started. We hope that most of 2020 will soon become a memory, but a lot of trends that held sway will … Continue reading Looking Forward: B2B Website Development Trends for 2021 →

4 Business Development Process Steps That Close Deals

Leads Conversion

Erika Giles November 16, 2020 A common problem that plagues organizations is the disconnect that exists between marketing and sales. Marketing teams may be working their hardest to generate interest so they can draw in leads and prospects for the sales team. However, sales teams may feel like they are toiling most of the day … Continue reading 4 Business Development Process Steps That Close Deals →

How to Work Effectively with Your Team About Their Development

Teamwork Skills

Liz Kislik November 5, 2020 When a mid-level leader gets promoted, their relationship with their team shifts. The leader may begin to view team members through a new lens and identify who has the capacity to take on their old role as well as who may need to step up and take on other kinds … Continue reading How to Work Effectively with Your Team About Their Development →

7 Reasons for Outsourcing Business Development (And When to Go In-House)

Outsourcing

Erika Giles November 5, 2020 Filling your sales pipeline is a high priority task that is often a major challenge. Many companies rely on their most outstanding salespeople to handle business development tasks such as routine prospecting. This may cause sales reps or account executives to feel burned out because most of their time is … Continue reading 7 Reasons for Outsourcing Business Development (And When to Go In-House) →