Reliable Pipeline Method

Build a risk and reality weighted pipeline that anyone can interpret and use to make a decision.

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Use this when

Pipeline exists but needs interrogation, forecast calls are subjective or CRM data is captured without a clear decision purpose.

Useful outcome

Spend your time working where it has impact, not figuring out where to work.

01

Define evidence-led stages

A stage only changes when the buyer exhibits or confirms material criteria, not because the seller completed an activity.

StageBuyer commitmentEvidence requiredEntry ruleExit ruleForecast treatment
02

Run the pipeline method

Stage every live deal on current validated evidence and one buyer-dated action.

OpportunityStage and valueCurrent buyer evidenceNext buyer actionDateRisk and owner
03

Remove data without a job

Keep a CRM field only when someone can name the decision it supports.

FieldDecision supportedWho uses itUpdate triggerQuality ruleKeep or remove