Sales Pipeline Review
A practical review sheet for checking pipeline quality, stage definitions, next actions and the evidence behind forecast numbers.
Working record
| Check | What to do | Evidence to retain |
|---|---|---|
| Open opportunities | Review whether each opportunity is active, qualified and owned. Remove or separately mark stale records. | The open opportunities record, its source and the person responsible for resolving missing evidence. |
| Stage accuracy | Compare the record with the evidence required for its assigned stage. Correct unsupported stage changes. | The stage accuracy record, its source and the person responsible for resolving missing evidence. |
| Next action | Choose the next observable step and the evidence needed to close it. Avoid assigning a broad objective without an owner or completion condition. | Named action, owner, date and acceptance evidence. |
| Close timing | Record the buyer evidence supporting the expected close date. Avoid moving dates forward without a reason. | The close timing record, its source and the person responsible for resolving missing evidence. |
| Forecast confidence | Inspect deal concentration, stage evidence and recent movement. Keep uncertain opportunities visible rather than hiding them in an average. | The forecast confidence record, its source and the person responsible for resolving missing evidence. |
Review the decision
A practical review sheet for checking pipeline quality, stage definitions, next actions and the evidence behind forecast numbers. Keep open opportunities, stage accuracy, next action attached to the conclusion so the next owner can challenge the assumptions. Resolve missing evidence before treating this record as approval.
Continue the decision
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Calculation and source notes
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Content updated: October 11, 2026