Tom Hopkins coined the phrase, “What gets measured gets done”- the assumption being that you use the information you’ve measured to make better decisions or course-correct.
In sales organizations there can be an overwhelming amount of measuring being done, but little of it informing the “right next step”.
Put your spreadsheets aside for a moment and let’s apply the KISS principle to measuring the effectiveness of your sales organization.
1. Are you measuring against anything? I know my BMI, but unless I’m comparing it to what it should be, the number is useless. To understand the potential of your sales organization in its current state, you must be measuring against best-in-class sales organizations. Read more

Jane Gentry leverages her experience with Fortune 500 clients to help mid-market companies grow revenue by solving key sales issues like: process, pipeline, leadership, relationship management and hiring. She speaks worldwide on topics about sales growth and leadership. Her clients include companies in manufacturing, medical, professional services and technology.
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