Tony Pearson’s Post

View profile for Tony Pearson, graphic

Sales Leadership Coach | Accelerating Elite Sales Leadership: 1:1 Coaching and Group Training for Exceptional Results | 12 X Sales Leader of the Year | 3 X LinkedIn Top Voice: Sales Management, Leadership, Sales Coaching

Thanks to everyone who DM’d me for trusting Lead Proactive to guide your agenda for your upcoming SKO’s. I promise I will come back to you today with any recommendations if I haven’t already. I can see some brilliant SKOs are about to make an impact and drive performance. In the meantime, I wanted to share some common themes and advice in putting together the ultimate SKO for the wider community to draw from based on what I have seen so far. 1.    Less is more. An over-packed agenda is well intentioned but can lead to disengagement if attempting to cover too much, particularly if it is planned to last a full day or more. Keep it simple, laser focused and more concise if possible. Tip: Look again at your agenda; is there anything in there that doesn’t absolutely need to be, and could be covered as part of a follow up to the SKO a week or 2 down the track? 2.    What can you do to make your SKO more interactive? Sales people cannot passively absorb for 8 hours – we just don’t have the attention span! My challenge to you; Can you get your SKO to be 70% interactive? 3.    The most impactful and effective SKOs are fun; a better experience is simply more memorable and can act as a great sealant for the learning done. What can you do to make your SKO more fun? 4.    Please plan in breaks – 15 mins every 90 mins or so is about right. Attention spans are 1 thing…. bladders are another! Also, some of the best learning is done in those breaks as the team naturally talk about what they have just been discussing, again cementing learning. I hope that helps. Happy kick offs from Lead Proactive 😎  

View profile for Tony Pearson, graphic

Sales Leadership Coach | Accelerating Elite Sales Leadership: 1:1 Coaching and Group Training for Exceptional Results | 12 X Sales Leader of the Year | 3 X LinkedIn Top Voice: Sales Management, Leadership, Sales Coaching

As January 2024 comes to a close, your Sales Kick Off (SKO) meeting has either just happened or is no doubt on the horizon. This pivotal moment can make or break your team's morale and performance for the year ahead. A well-executed SKO can leave your team inspired, brimming with fresh ideas, and ready to conquer challenges. So, what are the “must haves” for a successful SKO? And what are your “Please never agains”? Share your experience in the comments below! SKO’s are here to stay. Let’s make them a force for good… 📣 PS - Seeking a SKO Agenda Boost? DM me! If your SKO is around the corner and you desire an independent perspective free of charge, I'm here to help. With years of experience in getting it wrong, then right, we are well placed to help you!

To view or add a comment, sign in

Explore topics