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Sales team motivation

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    Using biases to change behaviour and increase sales performance

    What is a behaviour and how does it happen? According to the Fogg Behaviour Model, a behaviour happens when motivation, ability and prompt come together at the same moment. Motivators and prompts are well-documented tools that BI WORLDWIDE Canada helps clients to deploy, but what about ability?  Behaviour = Motivation + Ability + Prompt  The Fogg […]

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    How to design a SMART sales incentive plan

    The key to a successful sales incentive lies in the planning. According to research, 90% of the top-performing organizations use sales incentives to motivate, recognize, and reward their salespeople. However, while organizations may mean well, the sheer existence of a sales incentive doesn’t automatically yield the desired results. For sales incentive plans to be effective, organizations need […]

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    How to calculate the value of sales incentives

    In the competitive world of sales, incentives play a crucial role in motivating teams and driving performance. However, one common pitfall is rewarding “business as usual” activities instead of delivering added value to your business, leading to complacency and stagnation. Sales incentives should be strategically designed to inspire exceptional performance, innovation, and value.  Read on […]

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    Employee Engagement Lifecycle: A Complete Guide

    If you’re in Human Resources (HR) or any sort of leadership position that involves hiring and retaining employees, this guide will explore what the employee engagement lifecycle is and the various strategies and technologies that improve and extend the lifecycle. What is the employee engagement lifecycle? The employee engagement lifecycle encompasses the journey an employee […]

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    How to design a successful sales incentive program

    Many organizations face common challenges with their sales incentive programs, such as: To overcome these challenges, organizations need an effective strategy, such as: Different types of incentives can be used to address various goals and timeframes: A proven methodology can help drive behaviours and activities that produce measurable results: By addressing common issues and implementing […]

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    Unlocking success in the economy beer market

    A large beer manufacturer aimed to gain market share in the Economy beer segment by motivating Distributor Sales Representatives (DSRs) to set up retail displays. Using a rewards-based incentive platform, DSRs submitted display claims and earned points. The program led to a significant increase in claims, doubling the number of cases sold and achieving a 4:1 ROI. Discover the full story and results in our case study.

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    Optimizing sales contests and SPIFFs for maximum impact

    A leading biopharmaceutical company questioned the effectiveness of their sales contests and SPIFF programs. Our Decision Sciences team analyzed their data, uncovering key insights that led to a smarter approach to sales motivation. Discover how data-backed strategies transformed their incentive programs and drove sales success.

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    Group incentive travel, teamwork, triumph

    A pharmaceutical company revamped their recognition program by introducing incentive travel awards, allowing teams to choose their destinations and travel dates. This hands-off, turnkey solution included personalized service and team-building activities. The top 20% of districts qualified for the award, contributing to a 20% increase in revenue growth. Discover how small team travel became the company standard for recognizing top performers in our case study.

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    A rise in employee engagement

    A major cruise line aimed to boost employee engagement, retention, and sales performance. We implemented a gamification strategy, creating missions to drive performance and retention. Discover how this approach led to impressive engagement and revenue growth in our case study.