by Luke Petri | Jun 16, 2009
I have been a member of the IOD for a number of years now and have often found the help and support that underlies the philosophy behind the IOD as an institution a truly inspirational thing. It was this basis that I approached Chris Ragg, the Branch chairman of the IOD West Surrey Branch about setting up the West Surrey Sales Forum so that top level executives, managers and directors could discuss sales issues no matter the size of organisation or market sector.
It is no secret that I am passionate about sales as a subject and that I believe that above all ‘Sales’ is the life-force by which any organisation, whether it is non-profit, fortune 500 or SME, lives by. Without the ability to sell, a company flounders and many of the ideas that many in the sales world talk about with regards to changing attitude, improving processes, fostering different mentality and culture etc. cannot happen unless the top level company directors have themselves embraced the idea of sales into the organisation.
The West Surrey Branch Sales forum intends to be a platform where discussion and ideas about sales can be thrown around and mulled over. Like the philosophy that drives the IOD itself, I see the sales forum as a way of developing an atmosphere where individuals can explore their own ideas with others so that they can improve their business. The last meeting that was held was on 21st May and we had a very lively discussion on the theme of ‘What is stopping me selling more’ some great discussions.
The sales forum is open to all IOD members and will be held at the Y Centre, Guildford on the following dates:
- Thursday 16th July 07:15-08:45
- Thursday 17th September 07:15-08:45
- Thursday 19th November 07:15-08:45
For more information contact me directly or visit the IOD West Surrey branch website at www.iod.com/westsurrey