I'm an Enterprise AE as a mid-size tech company. What is the difference between a "Coaching Plan" and a "Performance Improvement Plan"? I was just put on a Coaching Plan. Is there a difference? What exactly is it? Can it be overcome ... or is it the same dumb game as a PIP (we know what that stands for - Paid Interview Period)? It is 4 weeks long and a bunch of homework not directly tied to revenue numbers. It can all be completed. All thoughts and experiences on this are appreciated.

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This isn't something that you want to assume, ask your coach (probably your manager).

I am more inclined to think that it's simply a PIP that's meant to be overcome, with the goal being getting your performance and sales up, but dont waste valuable job hunting time if I turn out to be wrong, ask.

Also be honest with yourself, do you see room for major improvement? If the answer isn't a resounding yes, you may want to spend some time after hours updating your resume.

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At my company, a coaching plan is the step before a PIP

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Interesting. I have never heard of that before.
But based on the comments here, this is very suspicious, and I’d assume a PIP is about to come after. Ask your coach/manager what this is directly.

Are you the only rep given this plan? And if it’s not completed, what happens?

What is the reason you are on it? What happens if you get on another one next month? PiP CiP tomato tamoto. I do think your leader is responsible for providing you clear understanding of the performance expectations and what happens when you don’t meet the set goals.

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