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Sales compensation is one of the most powerful levers a company has to drive success Among all reward mechanisms, it creates the most direct link between individual performance and company results Yet too often, plans become overengineeredlayered with complexity that weakens their purpose Stacked incentives, untested assumptions, and unnecessary details create confusion instead of clarity The best plans succeed not because of what they include, but because of what they leave outNothing Left to Take Away provides a framework for designing sales compensation plans that drive results without unnecessary complexity It covers every key componentfrom pay mechanics and rolespecific considerations to plan documentation and governanceensuring that each element serves a purpose When a plan is misaligned, it creates confusion and mistrust, leading to unintended and unexpected outcomesSales compensation isnt just about paying peopleits about shaping behavior An effective plan is built with clarity, alignment, and intent before it ever reaches the people whose livelihood depends on it The goal is not to add more, but to refine and simplify until there is nothing left to take awayIncluded in this books is guidance on:The role of sales incentives within Sales Force EffectivenessResearch and guidance on how financial incentives can be used to shape behaviors, as well as how they can'tFrameworks to help define sales roles with clarityDifferent philosophies around sales compensation and the impact on plan designThe plan design process, metrics, and mechanicsEffective asetting practices and methodologiesThe role of sales culture, spiffs, and nonfinancial rewardsSpecific considerations for Sales Leadership, Customer Success, ConsumptionBased sales, Sales Development Reps, Indirect Sales, and Consultative Sales RolesEffective use of drawsWriting thorough and effective plan documentationEffective governance and administrationConsiderations around sales creditingEffective communication strategies and toolsManaging pay for sales rolesConsiderations for global sales teamsManaging the sales plan design process including project team structure, phases, and stakeholder managementApproaches to financial modeling