Creating an Effective Digital Sales Development Strategy

Speakers

Michael leimbach   h (1)
VP, Global Research & Development, Wilson Learning Worldwide
David y
Senior Vice President, Wilson Learning Worldwide
Headshot charlie prof
VP, Business Development, NovoEd
Webinar Recording Details
  • Date and Time
    Thu, Oct 14, 2021 at 11AM Pacific / 2PM Eastern
  • Duration
    1 Hour
  • Cost
    $0 (Free)
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Description

Until last year, in-person, face-to-face training was by far the primary learning modality used to improve leadership and sales performance. The reason for that is not hard to understand—it has simply been the tried and tested way to deliver learning that leads to behavior change and performance improvement. When the ability to deliver face-to-face training was instantly cut off, the need for performance improvement to execute business strategy continued and, in some ways, became even more acute. 

But sales executives have been “burned” by ineffective e-learning in the past, finding it boring, unengaging, and ineffective. Research shows that 85% of salespeople never completed their e-learning programs and, among those who did, less than 80% ever used the skills. Virtual learning sessions on platforms like Zoom were not much better—unengaging with few opportunities for real feedback.

Many organizations were faced with this dilemma during the pandemic: how do we accelerate the digital transformation of sales enablement in a way that is effective and engaging? The answer is a learning strategy that integrates skill development and reinforcement with their performance improvement goals. The right approach—implemented in digital, virtual, and blended environments—gives organizations the power to connect and engage all members of the organization and drive performance improvement to achieve business results. Join us as we discuss the key design principles to reinvent your digital training.

In this webinar, you will:
  • Explore how digital approaches connect learning to application and performance
  • Learn how to create effective and engaging online training programs
  • Discover how to incorporate coaching and feedback in a virtual environment

Our research shows that following this approach creates learning that is not only just as effective as traditional classroom training but is even more effective at delivering the performance improvement you need to create success.

About Michael Leimbach, Ph.D.

Michael Leimbach, PhD, is a globally recognized expert in instructional design and leadership development. As Vice President of Global Research and Development for Wilson Learning Worldwide, he has worked with numerous Global 1000 organizations in Australia, England, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and throughout the United States. Over more than 30 years, Dr. Leimbach has developed Wilson Learning’s diagnostic, learning, and performance improvement capabilities, published over 100 professional articles, co-authored four books, been Editor-in-Chief for the highly acclaimed ADHR research journal, and is a frequent speaker at national and global conferences. He also serves on the ISO Technical Committee (TC232) on Quality Standards for Learning Service Providers and on the University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development Dean’s Advisory Board.

About David Yesford

David Yesford is Senior Vice President of Wilson Learning Worldwide. With more than 38 years of experience developing and implementing human performance improvement solutions around the world, Mr. Yesford brings valuable experience, strategic direction, and global perspective to his work. Over the years, he has held strategic roles in Wilson Learning Worldwide’s core content areas of sales and leadership, as well as e-learning and strategic consulting. Mr. Yesford is the contributing author of several books including Win-Win Selling, Versatile Selling, The Social Styles Handbook, and The Sales Training Book 2. He has also been published in numerous business publications throughout the United States, Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. Mr. Yesford frequently speaks at international engagements, focusing on issues such as sales and sales strategy, leadership, employee and customer engagement, brand, and strategy implementation.

About Charlie Chung

Charlie Chung is the VP of Business Development at NovoEd. He spent eight years in sales and marketing management consulting where he helped numerous organizations size and structure their workforces, and refine their value propositions. At NovoEd over the past five years, Charlie has helped design and develop a substantial number of online training programs for Fortune 500 companies, universities and nonprofit organizations.


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