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		<title><![CDATA[Sales Performance Management]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brian Hartlen, vice president of marketing at Varicent Software, says gut feelings are no longer a substitute for solid facts. He explains the difference between sales performance management, incentive compensation management and performance analytics.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:04:33 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Promoting Growth through Incentive Compensation Management]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=1162665]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Efforts to motivate behavior in a complex business environment lead to complex sales compensation plans. While many of these plans have met success, some well-intentioned plans can lead to unexpected outcomes. Adopting a sophisticated sales compensation management solution can provide visibility into and control over sales compensation plans and help...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Solution To A More Flexible And Adaptable Sales Organization]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=936143]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[How quickly can the people in your sales force adapt to new strategies set by your executive team or by the head of sales? Unfortunately, when it comes to encouraging the selling behaviors that can help achieve high performance, many companies are constrained by their incentive compensation capabilities, processes and...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Sales Incentive Compensation Programs Need Diagnostic Tools]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=984831]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[When dealing with a program as sensitive as incentive compensation, it is imperative that its management be based on facts. Anything less, such as relying on perceptions or personal preferences, brings with it the risk of needlessly alienating your sales people. A thorough, structured evaluation of your incentive compensation program...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[How To Motivate Your Sales Force To Great Performance]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=919941]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[It's not just about the paycheck. Effective incentive compensation management is based on an understanding of basic human motivation - on the importance of trust, self-esteem, social recognition and improved chances to fulfill one's potential. What motivates a sales force? It's an age-old question, of course. But these days, it's...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Harnessing The Power Of Incentive Compensation Management]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=953369]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[As communications and high-tech companies turn their attention to new growth strategies, they are being hindered by sales operations, as well as supporting processes and tools, which have not kept pace with changing market conditions. In nowadays' more complex selling environment, new behaviors are needed from the sales force. Solution...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Welch Allyn Focuses on Increased Sales Performance and Operational Efficiency Using an Enterprise Incentive Management Solution]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=167793]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Welch Allyn, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of innovative medical diagnostic equipment, patient monitoring systems and miniature precision lamps. The company recognizes that a key competitive advantage to selling Welch Allyn products in a highly competitive marketplace is a competent, dedicated and motivated sales force. In order to keep their...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Is Your Compensation Plan Undermining Your CRM Initiative?]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=87962]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The efficiency of the sales force determines the volume of sales realized by an organization. Incentive compensation is the cash benefits given to the sales personnel over and above the regular salary. It acts as an effective tool to motivate the sales professionals and propel them to strive for excellence....]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2004 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[TrueComp for Communications: Your Strategic Tool for Aligning Sales, Dealers, and Call Center Activity to Shareholder Value]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=167799]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The communications industry is unique in that the commission and incentive compensation structures can be extremely complicated. Rather than a one-time payment to a salesperson or dealer, the commissions from the sale of a mobile phone, telephone service, or a television satellite system can involve multiple payments over many months...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2004 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Sales Incentive Automation: Case Study]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=48562]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This case study takes a  look at how a rapidly growing organization, Portal Software, Inc., handled the challenge of sales incentive compensation management. The challenge is to administer numerous, changing sales incentive compensation plans in a rapidly growing organization with more than 40 offices worldwide. Strategy followed will be...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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