Hi there,
For many organizations, the Sales Kickoff is the biggest internal event of the year. But once the event wraps, planners often hear the same question:
“How do we keep this energy going?”
More companies are answering that question by bringing a keynote speaker back for a deeper dive and/or engaging complementary speakers and topics that continue the momentum from the Sales Kickoff. Here are three ways planners are doing it:
1. Follow-Up Leadership Meetings
Many organizations invite the keynote speaker back for a top leadership retreat in Q1 or Q2. This allows key players to revisit compelling ideas and dive deeper into strategy.
| Sterling Hawkins and David Burkus help leadership teams turn big ideas into practical strategies for leading through change and keeping teams aligned. |  Sterling Hawkins |
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2. Regional or Divisional Meetings
Some companies extend the SKO message to regional or divisional meetings. Inviting forward-thinking voices to strengthen kickoff themes while tailoring the message to each territory or product focus.
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Crystal Washington and Dan Chuparkoff deliver sessions focused on innovation, AI, and emerging technology, helping organizations navigate the future of work. |
3. All-Employee Meetings
Another popular option is distilling the key initiatives discussed at the leadership level and engaging complementary speakers and topics for the broader organization. These sessions allow teams to share common messaging and objectives company-wide.
| Adam Smiley Poswolsky and Eric Termuende are known for employee engagement strategies that help teams move from inspiration to real-world application. | 
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Sales Kickoffs may set the tone for the year, but many planners are finding that the most successful programs continue the conversation long after the event ends.
