Global EdTech expenditures in 2020 are estimated to have grown by 39% over 2019. A complex and swiftly growing market is a tremendous opportunity for well-prepared EdTech organizations. Simultaneously, it can also create substantial challenges for companies that may not have the right sales leaders … [Read more...] about The Top 10 Qualities of a Successful Sales Leader
Building Your EdTech Sales Team? Leverage These Five Best Practices!
As any experienced executive knows, building a successful sales team involves more than merely finding people with sales experience on their resume. The costs of not having a key sales role in place can be substantial, when one considers the simple formula: revenues generated plus incremental … [Read more...] about Building Your EdTech Sales Team? Leverage These Five Best Practices!
Is Your 2021 Talent Acquisition Strategy Aligned With Your Business Plan?
For growing EdTech organizations, maintaining appropriate staffing levels, and adding key skill sets is paramount. With school districts, universities, and colleges making difficult decisions to adopt or increase the use of distance learning technologies to mitigate the risks of COVID-19, EdTech … [Read more...] about Is Your 2021 Talent Acquisition Strategy Aligned With Your Business Plan?
Where Will the Growth Come From in EdTech? 4 Areas to Watch…
As anyone who has been in the EdTech space for any period of time can attest, the industry is changing – and it is growing rapidly. In fact, the eLearning industry is expected to exceed $243 billion by 2022. This significant market expansion is creating opportunities for established EdTech providers … [Read more...] about Where Will the Growth Come From in EdTech? 4 Areas to Watch…
EdTech Sales Reps: Don’t Limit Yourself to Local Candidates
When making talent acquisition decisions for sales representatives, EdTech firms face a choice between hiring local talent or expanding their search to include talent outside of the immediate geographical area. Often, hiring locally is influenced by the fact that over 60% of EdTech firms' sales … [Read more...] about EdTech Sales Reps: Don’t Limit Yourself to Local Candidates
Five Tips for Building EdTech Sales Relationships in a Digital Environment
The 2020-2021 school year looks decidedly different from years past for most districts and institutions across the United States. Digital learning has taken the front seat as administrators work to keep educators, students, and their families safe. EdTech sales look different in this new environment … [Read more...] about Five Tips for Building EdTech Sales Relationships in a Digital Environment
Are You Prepared to Attract Top Talent in Uncertain Economic Conditions?
It’s no secret: You need the right people in place to run your company and to continue to grow. When your employees from the executive leadership team on down are engaged and driven to help your organization succeed, they give their “all” to their roles, keeping things on track and fueling further … [Read more...] about Are You Prepared to Attract Top Talent in Uncertain Economic Conditions?
Are the People who Launched Your Company to Success the Right Leaders for the Next Stage in Its Growth?
To grow and sustain growth, a company needs skilled leaders who understand the organization’s current strengths, challenges, and opportunities. Those leaders must also possess the vision, experience, and capacity to lead the organization toward success - from where it is today. The most effective … [Read more...] about Are the People who Launched Your Company to Success the Right Leaders for the Next Stage in Its Growth?
Is Your Company Prepared to Enter the EdTech Market in the U.S.?
The market opportunity for EdTech organizations in the United States today is significant. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. school districts and educational institutions serve a large population - more than 76 million students. And, the National Center for Education Statistics reports that … [Read more...] about Is Your Company Prepared to Enter the EdTech Market in the U.S.?
Do Your EdTech Sales Professionals and Leaders Have the Skill Sets Needed in a Post-COVID Environment?
Organizations that provide EdTech solutions to school districts and post-secondary organizations have an unprecedented opportunity to do so in this post-COVID-19 environment. As institutions grapple with the need to provide remote education to students on a large scale, and for an indefinite time … [Read more...] about Do Your EdTech Sales Professionals and Leaders Have the Skill Sets Needed in a Post-COVID Environment?