BD managers and account executives
Quarterly business development review meeting to assess client pipeline and solution alignment
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The Business Development mind map template provides a structured framework for covering 30 key issues in a broader BD context, organized under four main branches: Clients, Solutions, Associates, and Partners. It includes specific client accounts such as TC, TLD, and EL (with sub-accounts Pioneer, Steinhoff, CIG), and lists solution offerings like Org Design (with Requisite and Process sub-nodes), Leadership Development, Exec Assessment, Surveys, and Human Capital. The Associates branch features firms such as Southpaw, BIOSS, JvR, Saville, UCT GSB, UJ, Maccauvlei, and Ask Afrika, while Partners include Assessment Center (Letitia), HR Online System (Canadian - Yolandi), Myles Hopkins, and Transformx. This template serves as a comprehensive cheat sheet for business development professionals to track client relationships, solution portfolios, and strategic partnerships.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Partnership leads and HR teams
Onboarding new associates or partners and mapping their capabilities to existing solutions
Senior leadership and strategy teams
Strategic planning session to identify gaps in service offerings or partner network
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Review the Core Structure
Open the template in Xmind to familiarize yourself with the four primary branches: Clients, Solutions, Associates, and Partners.
Step 2
Customize Client and Solution Details
Replace the placeholder client accounts and service offerings with your specific business data to reflect your current portfolio.
Step 3
Expand Your Professional Network Nodes
Update the Associates and Partners branches with your own network contacts and collaboration details to complete your business development framework.
Frequently asked questions
The template covers four main areas: Clients (with specific accounts like TC, TLD, EL), Solutions (Org Design, Leadership Development, etc.), Associates (partner firms like Southpaw, BIOSS), and Partners (e.g., Assessment Center, HR Online System).
You can populate the Clients branch with your own account names and sub-accounts, then use the Solutions branch to map which services each client is receiving. The Associates and Partners branches help track external collaborators.
Yes, the .xmind file is fully editable. You can add, remove, or rename nodes, attach notes and links, and customize colors and icons to fit your BD strategy.
The Org Design node under Solutions includes sub-nodes Requisite and Process, representing organizational design methodologies. It helps structure discussions around required capabilities and implementation processes.
Absolutely. The Partners branch lists specific partners like Myles Hopkins and Transformx, and you can expand it to include contact details, agreements, and joint initiatives.
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