Simoons & Company - Latest Comments

Re: What makes an alliance manager?

Lisa Bhattacharya — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 10:04:25 -0000

Very interesting I am having these similar discussions internally now. I am also interested in people's thoughts on if the compensation package should be different between Alliance work and channel management work, particularly if you are building the channel/alliance from scratch?

Re: 3 tools for collaboration and teamwork

Henry Butler — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 06:20:51 -0000

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Re: A new logo: Back to the future

Peter Simoons — Sat, 03 Jan 2015 11:22:41 -0000

Thanks Rebecca! In the mean time I have updated the logo to represent more personal brand, but the official company name remains Simoons & Company and hence the official logo comes back in many occasions.

Re: A new logo: Back to the future

Rebecca Livermore — Sat, 03 Jan 2015 10:24:19 -0000

Cool story. I love it!

Re: What makes an alliance manager?

Peter Simoons — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 11:37:50 -0000

HI thanks for your response. Manager Sales & Alliance is a broader title than Regional Sales Manager. So from that perspective it is a better position. However it depends on the kind of company you are working for. Feel free to use the contact option in the menu above on this website to reach out and have a private email chat with me about it.

Re: What makes an alliance manager?

FH — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:31:28 -0000

Hi Peter, thanks for sharing the wonderful thoughts, just had a quick question fro which I need your help. I had been working in a organization as a Regional Sales Manager and now my management has asked me that Im promoted as a Manager-Sales& Alliance so is that a better position comparing to Regional sales manager. Please suggest

Re: The Partnership Canvas: a new tool for developing partnership business models

Lora Crestan — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 07:20:47 -0000

Cool! So glad that we have connected across the globe.

Re: The Partnership Canvas: a new tool for developing partnership business models

Peter Simoons — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 15:40:53 -0000

Thanks for the feedback Lora, glad it was helpful. I plan a follow up to this in the near future. If you are on my mailinglist you will automatically informed about it.

Re: The Partnership Canvas: a new tool for developing partnership business models

Lora Crestan — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 09:40:58 -0000

Thanks Peter! Part of my work with clients is connecting them to partners/alliances that could help move/develop the functional components of their business further. This helps create a more solid framework for expectations and continued success.

Re: Is trust a natural act?

Peter Simoons — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 05:36:05 -0000

Thanks for your contribution VS! I agree that trust can be very subjective. This article in fact is already a couple of years online and new articles on trust have appeared. Continueing on his research mentioned above Robert Porter Lynch published an extensive article on trust in te European Business Review, you can find it here: http://europeanbusinessrevi...

Re: Is trust a natural act?

VS — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 05:03:47 -0000

In my view trust can be likened to fuel in a rental car/ vehicle. If it is eroded, and not rebuilt by the responsible person(s) then the relationship vehicle is stalled and there are unsettled matters between the parties in question. Being trusting or otherwise is a matter of temperament that depends on a person's culture, world view and experiences in life. One might find that a person we view as untrustworthy gains our trust with time and vice versa. Like other skills with time, people may learn to know right at the outset who to trust and who to not, in a given context. You could trust someone to drive your car, but not your plane. It is pretty subjective, I think.

Re: What makes an alliance manager?

signed: senior alliancemanager — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 16:52:55 -0000

so true!!!

Re: CBP-25: How Google+ can enable collaboration, with Yifat Cohen

Peter Simoons — Tue, 27 May 2014 02:41:19 -0000

Thanks Warren, glad it was helpful!

Re: CBP-25: How Google+ can enable collaboration, with Yifat Cohen

http://plus.google.com/+Warren — Mon, 26 May 2014 18:16:31 -0000

Thank you for sharing Yifat Cohen and Peter Simoons - much appreciated, very valuable knowledge and insight...

Re: CBP-22: Building a Healthcare business in Africa with York Zucchi

Peter Simoons — Sun, 11 May 2014 15:18:29 -0000

A recent short interview with York and Gibs appeared on YouTube at: http://youtu.be/13E_7Nq0Aaw

Re: CBP-22: Building a Healthcare business in Africa with York Zucchi

Roelf — Fri, 02 May 2014 13:41:32 -0000

York, very good work you're doing in Africa. Please let us know if we can help. We're lancing international healthcare pass, so people can be more aware and responsible on their own. More you'll find on our website www.gezondheidpaspoort.nl. Also Englisch brochure available, see my LinkedIn account.

Re: Expanding on the definition of a strategic alliance

CN — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 12:26:56 -0000

thanx so much

Re: 3 tools for collaboration and teamwork

George Cook — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 08:49:07 -0000

Hi Peter, Great post! I would recommend other great tools for collaboration and teamwork such as basecamp, proofhub, trello, wrike etc. You can also give them a try and enlarge your list to make it more impressive.

Re: Alliance mistake #3: Communication

Peter Simoons — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 03:24:28 -0000

Reading this article on Odesk this morning made me realize is that there is of course another dimension to communication: language! Even when we all speak English there will be a different understanding depending on your (language) background. So another element to keep in mind when communicating!

Re: Alliance mistake #3: Communication

Peter Simoons — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 06:46:59 -0000

Mapping the communications is a good point Chris, in the workshops I notice however that many people are not aware of that simple, yet powerful, technique!

Re: Alliance mistake #3: Communication

Peter Simoons — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 06:46:06 -0000

Thanks Michiel, communication is certainly an issue beyond just alliances and in fact an alliance is a kind of a transformation too!

Re: Alliance mistake #3: Communication

Chris Johnson — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 05:32:07 -0000

Communication is important in all aspects of life but additionally challenging in an alliance because many individuals are involved, each with an own style and interest.

When I was a key account manager I found it useful to map out the communications that should be happening and score the effectiveness. It helped me decide where to pay more attention.

As you point out Peter, there are plenty to tools to help us communicate but a few minutes spent in reflection can be more valuable that banging off another email.

Chris (www.chrisjohnson.nl)

Re: Alliance mistake #3: Communication

Michiel ten Kate — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 02:24:43 -0000

Peter! Very true what you write! Recognisable in many situations and also key issue number one in many organisations, although it is not always recognised.

Toughest thing in transformation programs in to bring across how people can and should communicate as communication is a subject matter that has many facets.

Re: My road to Santiago

Peter Simoons — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 06:12:19 -0000

Hello Neisha,
After careful consideration I decided to start in St Jean Pied de Port instead of Le Puy last year. So unfortunately I can not give you any advice for accommodations. For preparation the first thing that comes to mind is to ensure you have good shoes and practiced on them, make sure they are properly broken in and you are used to the shoes. They will become your best friends :)
Bon Camino!

Re: My road to Santiago

Neisha — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 22:11:00 -0000

I have decided to walk the Le Puy route, to get a sense of achievement for me, sounds a bit selfish. What would you recommend as good preparation start. My plan is to start my walk Easter 2014 for 5days
what are good accommodation.