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The purpose of a kickoff meeting is to lay the foundation for a successful project—it’s an opportunity to ensure the stakeholder and the project team are on the same page as far as scope, goals, budget, and timeline. Make sure you're prepared by learning how to write a kickoff meeting agenda.

A project milestone is a marker in a project that signifies an achievement or a deliverable. Learn why you should use project milestones and how you can easily incorporate and track them in any project. 

With the help of Lucidchart, educators can help students take ownership of their learning processes and set them up for a lifetime of success. Learn how April, a medical student at the University of Arizona, uses Lucidchart to build concept maps of her course material.

With the trend of "account-based everything," sales orgs need to focus on building strong client relationships to tailor solutions and find the necessary stakeholders to close a deal. Learn how to build relationships through the discovery process.

Selling today requires a relentless focus on buyer experience—understanding why people buy and crafting a buyer’s journey reflecting their needs, expectations, and motivations. But why? Consider these five reasons why you can’t afford to ignore the buyer experience.

A discovery call can majorly impact the buyer experience and lead to more closed deals. Learn tips for mastering the discovery call, including the best discovery questions to ask and a better way to hand off information.

Did you know that small businesses spend around 17 hours a week just clarifying communication? Learn how you can get your team in sync and increase productivity—Ryan Gould from Elevation Marketing shares six tips for improving team communication today.

Learn 7 skills you need to excel at your job, whether you're a key account manager, you're building long-term strategic partnerships, or you're a sales lead.

A statement of work is a document that defines a project’s objectives, scope, and deliverables. Learn what a statement of work should include, how it differs from a scope of work, and how you can improve your SoW with visuals from Lucidchart.

Account managers are essential to maintaining strong client relationships and a healthy bottom line. Learn the roles and responsibilities of account managers and the ways they contribute to the success of their clients and business.

Business process modeling helps companies document and assess their business processes and workflows so they can adapt and improve with precision and effectiveness. Learn how BPM can support your company’s initiatives for long-term growth and success.

Virtual sales has become a popular choice for organizations looking to expand their sales capabilities while minimizing cost. Learn more about virtual sales, and if it's a good fit, use the following tips to ensure a successful transition.