Celebrating 50 years of SPIN Selling
This year, we’re celebrating! It’s 50 years since the extensive research behind SPIN Selling and the Buying Cycle officially started to benefit the business world and Huthwaite International began its journey as a leading authority in sales and negotiation expertise.
In the five decades since, SPIN has continued its dominance as the world-leading sales methodology, supported by Huthwaite as an expert in sales, negotiation and communication skills development and behaviour change.
To tell our story, we’ve created a short documentary film to reflect on Huthwaite’s journey, celebrate our history, highlight our plans for the future and importantly, the future of sales.
What is the SPIN Selling method?
We go to back to what SPIN is, how it was created and how it revolutionised the world of sales.
The ultimate persuasive tool
SPIN is a powerful communication model that can be used in all sorts of environments – organisations use it to improve the customer experience at every level.
The next generation of sales
We look at what the future is going to look like for sales and what impact SPIN will have over the next 50 years and beyond.
The AI-empowered sales future
Our experts reveal how AI will impact sales and how Huthwaite will integrate and benefit from AI in SPIN Selling learning journeys
Contributors
Tony Hughes
Huthwaite's CEO, Tony actively promotes the cause for sales and service excellence, and is part of the judging panels for the National Sales Awards.
Tony Hughes
Cheif Executive Officer
Huthwaite's CEO, Tony actively promotes the cause for sales and service excellence, and is part of the judging panels for the National Sales Awards and The National Business Awards. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to Sales and Marketing, in 2010, Tony was presented with the inaugural ISMM Lifetime Achievement Award at The British Excellence in Sales and Marketing Awards
Neil Rackham
Neil Rackham is an author, consultant and academic who is widely recognised as one of the founders of modern sales theory.
Neil Rackham
Founder
Neil Rackham is an author, consultant and academic who is widely recognised as one of the founders of modern sales theory. He is a leading authority on "consultative selling," an approach he pioneered and documented in a bestselling BOOK SPIN Selling which introduced a new paradigm for big complex transactions in the worlds of sales and negotiation. Neil is the founder and former CEO of Huthwaite, where the SPIN Selling methodology was developed and where it continues to justify its position as one of the most widely adopted tools by sales professionals everywhere.
Robin Hoyle
Robin has spent almost three decades as a strategic L&anp;D leader, trainer and consultant. As a writer and blogger he focuses on workforce development and learning strategies.
Robin Hoyle
Head of Learning Innovation
Robin has spent almost three decades as a strategic L&D leader, trainer and consultant. As a writer and blogger he focuses on workforce development policies, learning strategies, tools and techniques. He has written two books, ‘Informal Learning in Organizations: How to Create a Continuous Learning Culture’ and ‘Complete Training: From Recruitment to Retirement’, both published by Kogan Page. Robin is a Fellow of the Learning and Performance Institute and the Chair of the World of Learning Conference. In his role as Head of Learning Innovation at Huthwaite International, he is exploring routes to enhancing the learning experience and the impact of all Huthwaite’s training and learning interventions.
Professor Lynne Bianchi
As Professor of Science & Engineering Education at Manchester University, her expertise lies in innovative educational methods.
Professor Lynne Bianchi
Professor of Science & Engineering Education
As Professor of Science & Engineering Education at Manchester University, her expertise lies in innovative educational methods, fostering a new generation of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) leaders. She’s passionate about pushing the boundaries of mainstream STEM education and looks to shape the future of education using a people and communication centered approach.
Rachel Massey
Rachel is responsible for Huthwaite’s strategic marketing and communications across the globe with over 20 years marketing experience.
Shaun James
Director of Marketing
Rachel is responsible for Huthwaite’s strategic marketing and communications across the globe. With over 20 years marketing experience, Rachel has shaped brand architecture, driven digital strategy, created content, produced events and built communities for organisations from small businesses to global brands.
George Pastidis
George Pastidis brings over two decades of multifaceted expertise in learning and development, sales enablement and telecommunications.
George Pastidis
Sales & Learning Development Director
George Pastidis brings over two decades of multifaceted expertise in learning and development, sales enablement and telecommunications. His strategic acumen has propelled Ericsson's sales initiatives, driving revenue growth and market expansion. Renowned for fostering a culture of continuous learning, he spearheads innovative programs that empower teams worldwide, ensuring Ericsson's position at the forefront of technological innovation.
Dr. Doris Engesser
Dr. Doris Engesser is a visionary leader known for her strategic acumen in driving sales excellence.
Dr. Doris Engesser
Director Sales Capabilities CoE EMEA
Dr. Doris Engesser is a visionary leader known for her strategic acumen in driving sales excellence. With a focus on empowerment and innovation, she cultivates a culture of success, propelling Boston Scientific to new heights in the medical technology sector by creating profitable growth, driving innovation with with multi-functional teams..
John Massey
John Massey is a transformative leader revered for his strategic insights and commitment to talent cultivation.
John Massey
Global Head of Leadership
John Massey is a transformative leader revered for his strategic insights and commitment to talent cultivation. With a track record of driving organisational excellence through his data-driven coaching programmes, he spearheads many of SAP's global L&D initiatives, shaping the future of leadership development in the tech industry.