Apr 30, 2025
Previously: Part 5 outlined how to build customer-centric sales plans that reflect real opportunities and company priorities.
As you read on, consider your team’s readiness. What do you do to ensure they have the tools, clarity, and support they need to succeed? I’d love to hear how others approach this.
Introduction & Practical Framework
Sales success depends on the team’s ability to execute and that depends on leadership. Good people underperform when direction is unclear, or support is lacking.
Over the years, I’ve led teams through change, downturns, and growth. In each case, success came from consistent communication, practical support, and a clear sense of accountability-not micromanagement.
Support Structure Should Include
Defined expectations and KPIs: Everyone should understand what’s expected, how success is measured, and where the focus lies.
Regular discussions: Don’t wait for annual reviews. Use regular check-ins to recognize progress, adjust direction, and stay aligned.
Training on systems, processes, strategy: Go beyond product specs. Train for how to sell, how to use internal tools, and how to respond to complex customer needs.
Tools such as sales reports and literature: Equip your team with up-to-date reporting, customer collateral, case studies, and real-time dashboards.
Cross-functional support. No silos: Make sure all disciplines work together; TEAMS win!
In a past turnaround effort, we introduced regular check-ins and a shared dashboard between sales and other departments. That simple move surfaced bottlenecks early and helped the entire team stay aligned, restoring confidence, both internally and with customers.
Key Takeaway
Equipped teams execute. As a leader, your job is to make the plan actionable, provide the tools, and stay close enough to course-correct without hovering.
GENREV!™ is built to support team execution through structure, visibility, and accountability, while also encouraging internal collaboration.
Question
What tools or routines have helped your team stay focused and accountable without feeling micromanaged?
Call to Action
If you’re leading a team through transition or building one, I'd welcome the opportunity to share practical ways to equip them for success.
Coming Up
In Part 7, we’ll introduce the SMART framework to bring structure and clarity to your revenue strategy.
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