Playing a game is often the go-to way to pass some time. Whether you’re playing a tried and true game like Monopoly, or something new like Words with Friends, it’s a great way to spawn some friendly competition. But what if you could use that same tactic at your organization to improve performance? You can […]
Detroit-based LevelEleven Recognized as a 2019 Top Software Publisher DETROIT December 22, 2019 — LevelEleven is excited to have been selected as the 2019 Best of Detroit Award winner in the Software Publishers category by the Award Program, an organization that identifies the companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and […]
Sales contests aren’t new but they’re not going away anytime soon. In fact, competitions are becoming increasingly ingrained in a successful sales culture. Not only do they help motivate your team, they can do a lot of good for your organization beyond the competition itself, for a variety of reasons. Looking to kick off a […]
Sales pipeline management and forecast reliability is arguably one of a sales manager’s most important tasks. Executives rely upon forecasts – and the resulting revenue – for the health of the organization. No one likes surprises when pipeline evaporates near the end of the quarter so it’s important to trust that deals are real when […]
Let’s be honest here: Sales dashboards don’t affect sales performance in a meaningful way. They do visualize important data. You show them to C-level executives, investors and board members. They provide a high-level view of how your organization is performing. But you can’t use that data alone to manage sales reps. Sales dashboards tell you […]
Sales incentives can be tricky business. You want to reward your sales reps for their tremendous work, but you also don’t want to ruin your CFO’s day by going over budget. The good news is that studies show recognizing someone’s accomplishments is a better motivator than a reward with high monetary value. So your sales […]