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Post Loss Playbook

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1 entry 8 related topics Updated July 21, 2026

What's the right way to handle "we're going with the incumbent" when you've spent 4 months on a deal?

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Direct Answer The right way to handle "we're going with the incumbent" after four months is to first acknowledge the decision professionally, then ask for a brief, honest debrief on what drove the choice—typically incumbent comfort, risk av…

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