Turning skepticism into trust: How Sumo Logic’s team learned to embrace win-loss analysis
Sumo Logic’s sales team overcame initial skepticism about their win-loss analysis program through Manny Lopez’s leadership and demonstrated cross-functional benefits, ultimately building trust and embracing the process as a valuable tool.
Turning skepticism into trust: How Sumo Logic’s team learned to embrace win-loss analysis
Speaker: Manny Lopez, Director of Competitive Intelligence
Sumo Logic’s sales team was initially skeptical about the value of their win-loss program, fearing it would be used to criticize rather than build. However, Manny’s efforts—combined with real, cross-functional results—helped change their minds and foster trust in the process.
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