Chris Best

Examiner
DISC Type : sc

Vice Chair and now Chair of the Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee at Lewisham Council

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

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Personality Overview

Overcautious

Process Oriented

Unexpressive

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  Being observant comes to them naturally. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

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Work History

5-2024
Vice Chair and now Chair of the Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee at Lewisham Council
5-2022 - 5-2024
Chair of the Healthier Communities Select Committee at Lewisham Council
5-2021 - 5-2022
Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care at Lewisham Council
5-2018 - 5-2021
Deputy Mayor & Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care at Lewisham Council
5-2002 - 4-2018
Cabinet Member for Community Services at Lewisham Council

Education

1994 - 1996
MA from Goldsmiths, University of London
1971 - 1974
BA from University of Greenwich

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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Chris

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