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How to Run The Perfect Sales Contest

Games in the workplace can drive motivation, accountability and performance — but only if you know how to run them. 

Games in the workplace can increase an employee's ability to learn new skills by 40%. But gamification isn't just about spinning up a contest on a slow day. It's about creating healthy competition that improves performance — all while creating accountability and visibility for reps and managers. Whether your team is in-house or remote, here's how to structure the perfect sales contest.

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weekly time savings for managers

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33%

faster ramp time for new reps

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