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Learning Objectives
Discuss how communication style influences the relationship process in sales Identify the two major dimensions of the communication-style model Explain the four communication styles in the communication-style model
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Learning Objectives
Learn how to identify your preferred communication style and that of your customer Learn to achieve interpersonal versatility and build strong selling relationships with style flexing
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Communication-Style Bias
Most frequently occurring form of bias Not commonly understood A state of mind that is difficult to explain Develops when we have contact with another whose communication style is different from our own
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Adaptive Selling
Describes training programs that encourage salespeople to adjust their communication style to accommodate styles of their customers More than 7 million have completed Wilson Learnings adaptive selling program titled The Versatile Salesperson
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Communication-Style Principles
1. Individual Differences
Individual differences exist and are important Each person displays individual array of verbal and nonverbal characteristics
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Communication-Style Principles
3. Individual Styles Tend to Be Stable over Time
Based on hereditary and environmental factors Our style tends to remain rather constant through life The ability to flex can be enhanced
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Communication-Style Principles
5. Get in Sync with Styles of Others
Communication style differences can be source of friction Develop an ability to adapt to another persons style
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Communication-Style Model
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Dominance Continuum
Low dominance
Cooperative Let others control Low in assertiveness
High dominance
Like to control Initiate demands More aggressive
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Sociability Continuum
Low
Control feelings Prefer solitude More reserved More formal
High
Express feelings Prefer interaction More outgoing More informal
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Emotive Style
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Directive Style
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Reflective Style
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Supportive Style
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Comparison of Styles
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Intensity Zones
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Selling to Directives
Keep as businesslike as possible Be efficient, time disciplined, organized Identify their goals Ask questions and note responses
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Words of Caution
Do not let labels rule behavior Labels make people feel boxed in or judged Acquire additional information Do not classify people per se, classify their strengths and preferences Do not let labels justify your inflexibility
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