What does the agenda of your sales kickoff (SKO) look like? If it’s full of powerpoint sessions announcing product or company updates, you could be missing an opportunity to address skill gaps and elevate the performance of your team.
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Take a look at these insights from Vorsight, Art Sobczak and Aberdeen Group that will help ensure your SKO is structured in a way that drives results.
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