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Mixed bag of winners for 2010 Channel O Music Video Awards
Music fans from all over Africa have spoken, voting in their hundreds of thousands for the winners in this year’s 2010 Channel O Music Video Awards. Broadcast live for the first time at a glittering event held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa last night; winners as voted for by the public […]
Music fans from all over Africa have spoken, voting in their hundreds of thousands for the winners in this year’s 2010 Channel O Music Video Awards. Broadcast live for the first time at a glittering event held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa last night; winners as voted for by the public in 14 categories were announced – and no category proved to be easy to predict!
Indeed, no single act won more than once – proving just how hotly contested this year’s awards were, with every artist doing their utmost to help mobilise fans to vote. Snatching the prestigious Most Gifted Video of the Year category was South African hip-hop trio, Teargas with “Party 101”. Teargas has worked long and hard to reap the incredible rewards it is seeing in 2010, including winning a South African Music Award for their album Dark Or Blue earlier in the year.
Most Gifted Female was another hotly fought contest but in the end the winner was Nigerian artist Mo’Cheddah for her song featuring a guest spot by Othello, “If You Want Me”. The Theatre Arts undergraduate at the University of Lagos proved she is an artist to watch by taking the Channel O Music Video Award in this high-profile category.
Black Coffee’s firm hold on the African music scene was confirmed when the DJ, producer and solo artist was named Most Gifted Male at the awards for his track “Juju” featuring Zakes Bantwini. The win caps another highly successful year for the South African artist who continues to prove that intelligently crafted house music can hit the mark at the clubs, on radio, and, of course, on television.
Most Gifted Newcomer saw L-Tido (of South African hip-hop outfit Glitz Gang) shine: his video featuring Tee-Pee – “Calling” – was named the winner in this important category. Nigeria’s P-Square proved their staying power by taking home the award for Most Gifted Duo, Group or Featuring for “E No Easy” featuring J-Martins.
In the genre categories, there were a few surprises with some power players making their presence felt.
One of the latter was Nigeria’s D’Banj whose “Fall In Love” proved a popular winner in the Most Gifted Afro Pop category while his fellow countryman, Naeto C flexed his emcee muscles by taking home the Channel O Music Video Award for Most Gifted Hip Hop Video for the track “Ako Mi Ti Poju”.
“Made in Nigeria for global consumption” is General Pype’s tagline and he proved this when the video for “Champion (Remix)” featuring Naeto C., Vector, Sasha, the late Da Grin and GT took the category Most Gifted Ragga Dancehall Video. Another popular win proved to be South Africa’s Liquideep whose breakout 2010 hit, “Fairytale” gook home the Channel O Music Video Award for Most Gifted Dance Video. And Durban’s position at the top of the kwaito popularity charts was confirmed again when Big Nuz featuring DJ Tira romped home to win the Most Gifted Kwaito Video category for the monster hit, “Umlilo”. Finally, it was left to Urban Reign to rule supreme in the last genre category; the Joburg-based group’s video for “Addicted” won the award for Most Gifted R&B.
The competition didn’t stop there – continuing all the way through the regional awards with Most Gifted Southern Video going to South African Pro for “Sekele”, Most Gifted West Video being snatched by Nigeria’s 2Face with his video for “Implications” and Most Gifted East Video being won by Ugandan-born Obita for his video featuring Loyiso, “Everybody Dance”.
In a night in which Africa’s most scorching entertainers – including co-hosts Lungile Radu and Thomas Gumede; performers like Liquideep, Teargas, Dama Do Bling. Wyre. Buffalo Souljah. Sasha. D-Black & Kwaku-T and guest presenters from the Channel O family – took centrestage, the 2010 Channel O Music Video Awards scored a coup by being broadcast LIVE throughout Africa. Musical director, Zwai Bala, pulled out all the stops to deliver a non-stop display of brilliant African talent, that was only added to when Somalian-born global star, K’Naan was given the Special Recognition award.
Also on Sunday 7 November at 18:00 CAT do not miss the 2010 Channel O Music Video Awards Red Carpet special being aired to showcase who wore what, who was with whom and much, much more! Followed by a re-broadcast of the 2010 Channel O Music Video Awards ceremony at 18:30 CAT.
Most Gifted Video of the Year
Teargas – “Party 101”.
Most Gifted Female
Mo’Cheddah featuring Othello – “If You Want Me”.
Most Gifted Male
Black Coffee featuring Zakes Bantwini – “Juju”
Most Gifted Newcomer
L-Tido featuring Tee-Pee – “Calling”
Most Gifted Duo, Group or Featuring
P-Square featuring J-Martins – “E No Easy”.
Most Gifted Afro Pop
D’Banj – “Fall In Love”
Music Video Award for Most Gifted Hip Hop Video
Naeto C – “Ako Mi Ti Poju”.
Most Gifted Ragga Dancehall Video
General Pype featuring Naeto C., Vector, Sasha, the late Da Grin and GT – “Champion (Remix)”
Most Gifted Dance Video
Liquideep – “Fairytale”
Most Gifted Kwaito Video
Big Nuz featuring DJ Tira – “Umlilo”.
Most Gifted R&B
Urban Reign – “Addicted”
Most Gifted Southern Video
Pro -“Sekele”
Most Gifted West Video
2Face – “Implications”
Most Gifted East Video
Obita featuring Loyiso – “Everybody Dance”
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The Role of Communication in Coaching Sales Teams to Success
Effective communication is the cornerstone of any successful sales team. When sales leaders harness the power of clear and constructive interaction, they create an environment where trust prospers, and their effectiveness soars through the roof in terms of coaching sales teams. From active listening to personalized feedback, each conversation shapes the future of sales engagements. This impacts not only the team’s cohesion but also its ability to close deals and foster client relationships. In this article, we explore how communication channels and styles can significantly impact sales team dynamics and outcomes.
Understanding the Impact of Effective Communication in Sales Team Performance
Effective communication fosters a culture of transparency, enabling a sales team to operate as a united front. When sales representatives understand the goals, strategies, and tactics at play, they are better equipped to function cohesively. Clear guidelines and expectations mitigate confusion and provide a solid foundation from which sales teams can rise to the occasion.
Beyond clarity, effective communication also involves empathy and understanding. Sales managers who listen to their team’s feedback and concerns can make informed decisions that boost morale and productivity. Acknowledging achievements and addressing challenges head-on shows a level of engagement that encourages team members to strive for excellence.
Leveraging Active Listening to Identify Sales Opportunities
Active listening extends beyond simply hearing a client’s words; it involves understanding the underlying needs and desires that drive their actions. For sales professionals, this skill is critical in identifying opportunities that might otherwise be missed. Active listening can reveal the subtle nuances of a sales conversation, leading to more effective positioning of products or services.
Sales coaching often highlights the importance of active listening in building rapport with clients. When team members demonstrate that they truly understand a client’s situation, it builds trust and credibility—two essential components in any sales relationship. By mirroring and validating client concerns, sales professionals increase the likelihood of a successful transaction.
However, beyond understanding the client, active listening within the team itself is also vital. When sales leaders listen to their representatives, they capture valuable insights into frontline experiences, customer feedback, and product pain points. This internal intelligence is instrumental in refining strategies and addressing market challenges.
The Power of Constructive Feedback in Sales Team Development
Providing constructive feedback is one of the most significant contributions a manager can make to a salesperson’s growth. Constructive feedback celebrates strengths while also addressing areas for improvement in a supportive manner. This approach encourages continuous personal and professional development, which is essential in the fast-paced world of sales.
To be truly effective, feedback must be timely and relevant. This means highlighting specific instances where a sales representative excelled or could use improvement, rather than vague generalizations. In doing so, sales leaders set clear benchmarks for performance and create a roadmap for individual and collective progress.
Tailoring Communication Styles to Enhance Sales Training
Recognizing that each sales representative has a unique communication style is essential for leaders nurturing their teams. Customizing the delivery of training content to match the learning preferences of each member can lead to more effective uptake of sales techniques and improved performance. This means varying the mode of delivery between written, visual, or experiential learning as necessary.
Finally, with technology at our fingertips, incorporating digital communication tools into the training mix can help reinforce concepts and provide a platform for ongoing learning. Webinars, interactive e-learning modules, and digital coaching sessions cater to diverse learning needs and help solidify the practical application of sales strategies.
Measuring the Success of Communication Strategies in Sales Growth
Any communication strategy’s effectiveness is ultimately measured by its impact on sales growth. Tracking key performance indicators like lead conversion rates, customer retention, and sales cycle lengths can provide tangible insights into the success of communication methods. Regularly analyzing these metrics enables leaders to fine-tune their approaches for optimal results.
Tools such as customer relationship management (CRM) software provide a treasure trove of data to assess communication efficacy. By examining patterns in customer engagement and sales outcomes, sales leaders can identify which communication tactics are resonating and which need reevaluation.
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