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Active Listening Examples & Exercises

MTD Sales Training

Here, we look at examples of active listening and some exercises we can carry out to ensure we utilise this skill more regularly. First, let’s recap on exactly what active listening is: Wikipedia states that ‘Active listening is a technique that is used in counselling, training, and solving disputes or conflicts. Happy selling!

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How to Take the “Snore” Out of Sales Training

SBI Growth

It is so compelling, yet your sales training class did not grasp it. This post is about the importance of sales training fundamentals. The best sales training content is forgotten without memorable delivery. Download a copy of our FUNdamentals of Sales Training Checklist to keep them engaged. Preventing the “Head-Bob”.

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Virtual Training Can Outperform the Classroom

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: Tim Riesterer When it comes to creating lasting behavior change in salespeople, the assumption is that virtual sales skills training is a pale imitation of in-person classroom training. But what if an online training alternative could be proven as effective?—?or than classroom training? Live classroom training.

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Active Listening Exercise for Your Next Sales Training Event

criteria for success

Looking for the perfect active listening exercise for your next sales training event? Here at CFS, we are big believers in group training activities. An effective active listening exercise accomplishes three things: 1. The active listening exercise shared below puts salespeople directly in the position of their buyers.

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Why It’s Time to Rethink the ROI of Your Sales Training

Sales and Marketing Management

Today’s sales leaders agree on today’s top sales training challenges: it’s too expensive, there’s not enough time, and there’s a lack of engagement. Add to this the fact that when surveyed, the majority of sales leaders question the effectiveness of their current sales training programs. Practice-Driven Sales Development.

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Sales Training That Sticks: How Reinforcement Learning Improves Performance

Allego

Your top rep just completed a high-impact sales training session. This rapid decline in knowledge retention leads to inconsistent sales execution, wasted training investments, and a constant struggle to keep teams aligned on best practices. times more likely to provide ongoing reinforcement training compared to less effective teams.

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Mastering the Art of Hiring and Retaining Top Sales Talent (video)

Pipeliner

Role-Playing Exercises: Use role-playing exercises to simulate sales scenarios and evaluate candidates’ problem-solving and negotiation skills. Learning Culture: Foster a culture of continuous learning within your sales team by providing access to training resources and development opportunities.

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