Separating dealer forecasts from commitments
A forecast expresses an expectation; a commitment should identify an agreed action and owner.
A practical approach
Keep projected sales volume separate from projects already accepted into operations. Record the assumptions behind a forecast, including staffing and market readiness. Review changes without rewriting the original estimate. This makes a planning conversation more useful and prevents a hopeful pipeline number from being mistaken for scheduled work.
Put it into practice
- Label forecasts clearly
- Record assumptions
- Track accepted projects separately
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