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201: Unlocking Business Value @RedHat | Anurag Goel
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Summary
In this episode, Dan Sixsmith interviews Anurag Goel, the Global Head of Business Value and Realization at Red Hat and one of the highest profile experts in the value engineering world. They discuss the importance of shifting the conversation from product features to business outcomes, the challenges of scaling business value, and the role of AI in enhancing value propositions. Anurag shares insights on navigating buyer confidence, the significance of customer success, and the value of partnerships. He also reflects on his personal journey and leadership style, emphasizing the importance of relationships and team growth in achieving success.
Takeaways
The shift from feature selling to value selling is crucial for success.
AI's ROI is a major concern for customers today.
Value selling provides a framework for addressing buyer confidence.
Customer success is integral to maintaining and growing accounts.
Partnerships are essential for scaling business value.
Anurag's journey includes significant roles at SAP, Adobe, and Salesforce.
Building relationships is key to success in sales and leadership.
Cultural synergy is important for team cohesion, especially in remote settings.
Success is defined by team impact, shared vision, and individual growth.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Business Value at Red Hat
02:26 Scaling Business Value and Overcoming Challenges
06:38 The ROI of AI: Insights and Strategies
11:00 Navigating Buyer Confidence in Complex Sales
14:11 Customer Success as a Demand Generation Strategy
18:32 Partnering for Success: The Role of Partners
21:17 Anurag's Journey: From Aspirations to Leadership
30:41 Leadership Style and Team Motivation
35:34 Defining Success: Goals for 2025
193 episodes
Manage episode 486815579 series 1523502
Summary
In this episode, Dan Sixsmith interviews Anurag Goel, the Global Head of Business Value and Realization at Red Hat and one of the highest profile experts in the value engineering world. They discuss the importance of shifting the conversation from product features to business outcomes, the challenges of scaling business value, and the role of AI in enhancing value propositions. Anurag shares insights on navigating buyer confidence, the significance of customer success, and the value of partnerships. He also reflects on his personal journey and leadership style, emphasizing the importance of relationships and team growth in achieving success.
Takeaways
The shift from feature selling to value selling is crucial for success.
AI's ROI is a major concern for customers today.
Value selling provides a framework for addressing buyer confidence.
Customer success is integral to maintaining and growing accounts.
Partnerships are essential for scaling business value.
Anurag's journey includes significant roles at SAP, Adobe, and Salesforce.
Building relationships is key to success in sales and leadership.
Cultural synergy is important for team cohesion, especially in remote settings.
Success is defined by team impact, shared vision, and individual growth.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Business Value at Red Hat
02:26 Scaling Business Value and Overcoming Challenges
06:38 The ROI of AI: Insights and Strategies
11:00 Navigating Buyer Confidence in Complex Sales
14:11 Customer Success as a Demand Generation Strategy
18:32 Partnering for Success: The Role of Partners
21:17 Anurag's Journey: From Aspirations to Leadership
30:41 Leadership Style and Team Motivation
35:34 Defining Success: Goals for 2025
193 episodes
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