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When the Numbers Still Look Fine, Look Harder
Mon, Jul 6, 2026 | Posted by Paul Sparrow
Revenue Can Be Late to Tell the Truth
Without a compass, course correction isn't really an adjustment. Too often, a company can drift while the scorecard still looks respectable.
But underneath the dashboard, buying behavior may already be changing. Customers take longer to decide. Procurement gets more involved. Good prospects ask harder questions. Deals that used to move cleanly now need another approval, discount, or proof point.
Early warning signs rarely show up with a siren attached.
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