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Contests and incentives

  • A woman with glasses looks at a tablet. Text: WEBINAR | ON DEMAND. The New Rules of Engagement for Sales. Photos of two men: Kurt Nelson, Ph.D., The Lantern Group, and Mark Hirschfeld, BI WORLDWIDE.

    Webinar

    The New Rules of Engagement® for Sales

    Watch this webinar for a data-driven discussion on how today’s most effective sales organizations balance compensation, communication, and inspiration to drive results, especially in times of change.

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    Article

    6 ways to build sales incentives your team will love

    The sales landscape continues to rapidly evolve, and companies are rethinking how they inspire and reward their sales teams. Here are six sales incentive strategies that you can use to motivate and engage your sales teams while showing them a little well-earned appreciation.

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    Case Study

    Leading the charge

    Discover how a large telecommunications company empowered call center managers to drive exceptional performance through the innovative “Boldly Go” incentive program.

  • Wooden target with an arrow in the center stands between two groups of wooden figures, with text above: Build a sustained and unified movement that delivers sales results.

    Article

    5 strategies to drive long-term sales contest success

    It’s a well-known fact that the most effective sales contests are built for speed: short, energetic bursts that last 90 days or less, most focused on a single quarter’s success. But what happens when the challenge demands more time?

  • Webinar promo image with the title “Harnessing the power of self-oriented competition,” featuring a red game piece in front of blurred black ones, and headshots of Wyatt Schrock and William Johnson with their titles.

    Webinar

    Harnessing the power of self-oriented competition

    Watch this webinar to hear from BI WORLDWIDE’s William Johnson, Vice President of Sales and Channel, and Michigan State University’s Dr. Wyatt Schrock, Associate Professor, as they discuss the link between inspiration, goal-setting, and the science of self-oriented competition. You’ll learn how this powerful mindset shapes top achievers and how the right incentive structure can help organizations drive measurable performance.

  • Three yellow paper airplanes fly on a blue background alongside the text: Designing a successful contest doesn’t have to be hard.

    Article

    Overcoming obstacles to contest design

    Picture this scenario: you’re in a meeting and sales are down. As you brainstorm ideas with your team, you suggest running a sales contest to close out the quarter strong. Your boss thinks it’s a genius idea and tasks you with designing a program to launch next week.

  • Close-up of an illuminated light bulb on the right with a glowing filament. On the left, white text reads, Tackle the challenges with sales incentives to drive results. The background is dark with soft, abstract bokeh lights.

    Article

    Leveraging sales incentives

    Creating an effective sales incentive program is crucial for driving performance and achieving business goals. Here are some things to consider when designing a successful sales incentive strategy.

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    Case Study

    Optimizing sales contests & 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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    Case Study

    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.