A Soldier Or Drill Sergeant Blowing A Whistle

Do deal reviews bring out the drill sergeant in you?

Running your deal reviews like a drill sergeant might seem productive but its unlikely to deliver the outcomes you need.  The purpose of review is to identify deal risks and opportunities, and devise effective tactics to respectively mitigate and exploit.

For this you need openness and creativity, both of which are in short supply when people feel threatened.

Thankfully, our approach has evolved since the public floggings I experienced early in my sales career.

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A Soldier Or Drill Sergeant Blowing A Whistle

Do deal reviews bring out the drill sergeant in you?

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Running your deal reviews like a drill sergeant might seem productive but its unlikely to deliver the outcomes you need. 
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