There’s been a lot of focus on hitting numbers but not as much on improving win rates. We started breaking down lost deals to understand patterns and it’s already changing how reps approach conversations. Do you actively track why you lose deals or mostly focus on wins?

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I think analysing lost deals is often more valuable than celebrating wins. Wins tell you what worked. Losses tell you what needs fixing.

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