How data drives sales growth-How data drives sales growth

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The webinar explored how data can improve sales performance, with Ian Critchley of Korn Ferry emphasizing that data is a powerful but underused resource. Polls showed many organizations use data only moderately well, often struggle with data quality, and rely on it mainly for account management rather than coaching. Critchley argued that effective sales performance requires more than CRM or technology alone: it needs disciplined data capture, quality control, accessible systems, strong processes, and supporting methodology.<br /><br />He highlighted key ways data can drive results, including faster deal velocity, healthier pipelines, better win-rate prediction, and more accurate forecasting. Data also helps sales managers coach more effectively by making conversations more specific and timely, though coaching capability and CRM adoption remain common weaknesses. A major theme was that technology should act as a single source of truth, but only if organizations use it consistently and make it relevant to daily work.<br /><br />Critchley closed by urging participants to ask whether their data is trusted, whether it truly informs decisions, and whether it can help model future wins.

Keywords

sales performance

data quality

CRM adoption

sales coaching

forecasting

pipeline management

deal velocity

win rate prediction

single source of truth