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We complained about the worthless Summit back in May (which BTW, we haven't received our $50 rebate for attending (was a last minute incentive to waste two days).  The response to our complaint today follows:

Everyone is welcome to make Intacct migration, SPC, or SHP sales as it was announced at the beginning of FY21 that these would Sage's strategic focus. So as expected the incentives and promotions provided are centered around these initiatives.

 We know we have a very wide audience we need to reach when presenting so the effort to provide something for everyone is always taken into consideration. I am sorry to hear that you feel the hour spent on the call as a waste, but we as an organization do try to make these as informative for our partners as possible and hope that at least something can be taken from the call.

 I will absolutely send your message along to Jeff and Dianna so they are aware of your disappointment in the presentation and Sage's ability to provide additional incentive to partners.

It would appear that Sage 100 is not their focus any more and they have stopped pretending that the channel is important to them.

By this time next year, will annual subscription revenue be under $100,000,000.00?

10/1 is six weeks away.  Is it too soon to start thinking of the upcoming shake up?

We complained about the worthless Summit back in May (which BTW, we haven't received our $50 rebate for attending (was a last minute incentive to waste two days).  The response to our complaint today follows:

Everyone is welcome to make Intacct migration, SPC, or SHP sales as it was announced at the beginning of FY21 that these would Sage's strategic focus. So as expected the incentives and promotions provided are centered around these initiatives.

 We know we have a very wide audience we need to reach when presenting so the effort to provide something for everyone is always taken into consideration. I am sorry to hear that you feel the hour spent on the call as a waste, but we as an organization do try to make these as informative for our partners as possible and hope that at least something can be taken from the call.

 I will absolutely send your message along to Jeff and Dianna so they are aware of your disappointment in the presentation and Sage's ability to provide additional incentive to partners.

It would appear that Sage 100 is not their focus any more and they have stopped pretending that the channel is important to them.

By this time next year, will annual subscription revenue be under $100,000,000.00?

10/1 is six weeks away.  Is it too soon to start thinking of the upcoming shake up?

We complained about the worthless Summit back in May (which BTW, we haven't received our $50 rebate for attending (was a last minute incentive to waste two days).  The response to our complaint today follows:

Everyone is welcome to make Intacct migration, SPC, or SHP sales as it was announced at the beginning of FY21 that these would Sage's strategic focus. So as expected the incentives and promotions provided are centered around these initiatives.

 We know we have a very wide audience we need to reach when presenting so the effort to provide something for everyone is always taken into consideration. I am sorry to hear that you feel the hour spent on the call as a waste, but we as an organization do try to make these as informative for our partners as possible and hope that at least something can be taken from the call.

 I will absolutely send your message along to Jeff and Dianna so they are aware of your disappointment in the presentation and Sage's ability to provide additional incentive to partners.

It would appear that Sage 100 is not their focus any more and they have stopped pretending that the channel is important to them.

By this time next year, will annual subscription revenue be under $100,000,000.00?

10/1 is six weeks away.  Is it too soon to start thinking of the upcoming shake up?

I understand why they want to have a "unified" channel. I understand why having "unified" All-Hands Meetings should be part of it. Given their strategic goals I agree with them.

However, Sage does NOT understand what it takes to actually run a "unified" channel and keep both branches engaged and motivated. I doubt they ever will; it takes more creative and insightful leadership than this current set of execs has. It looks to me like they have set up channel and pricing policies that will at least not drive Sage 100 partners away too quickly, but that's about all the attention we'll get: the rules.

Sage mgt has always spent way too much time on awards and contests for my taste. Who, exactly, is the audience for that 20 minutes of presentation time? I'd like to see Sage execs spending at least some time telling success stories of Sage 100 partners who closed deals of various types, and the circumstances so the rest of this understand better what can work in today's environment.

None of this will change, though. We should concentrate on thinking about what we're going to do about it because complaining will be as effective as teaching a pig to sing. 

I understand why they want to have a "unified" channel. I understand why having "unified" All-Hands Meetings should be part of it. Given their strategic goals I agree with them.

However, Sage does NOT understand what it takes to actually run a "unified" channel and keep both branches engaged and motivated. I doubt they ever will; it takes more creative and insightful leadership than this current set of execs has. It looks to me like they have set up channel and pricing policies that will at least not drive Sage 100 partners away too quickly, but that's about all the attention we'll get: the rules.

Sage mgt has always spent way too much time on awards and contests for my taste. Who, exactly, is the audience for that 20 minutes of presentation time? I'd like to see Sage execs spending at least some time telling success stories of Sage 100 partners who closed deals of various types, and the circumstances so the rest of this understand better what can work in today's environment.

None of this will change, though. We should concentrate on thinking about what we're going to do about it because complaining will be as effective as teaching a pig to sing. 

I understand why they want to have a "unified" channel. I understand why having "unified" All-Hands Meetings should be part of it. Given their strategic goals I agree with them.

However, Sage does NOT understand what it takes to actually run a "unified" channel and keep both branches engaged and motivated. I doubt they ever will; it takes more creative and insightful leadership than this current set of execs has. It looks to me like they have set up channel and pricing policies that will at least not drive Sage 100 partners away too quickly, but that's about all the attention we'll get: the rules.

Sage mgt has always spent way too much time on awards and contests for my taste. Who, exactly, is the audience for that 20 minutes of presentation time? I'd like to see Sage execs spending at least some time telling success stories of Sage 100 partners who closed deals of various types, and the circumstances so the rest of this understand better what can work in today's environment.

None of this will change, though. We should concentrate on thinking about what we're going to do about it because complaining will be as effective as teaching a pig to sing. 

I understand why they want to have a "unified" channel. I understand why having "unified" All-Hands Meetings should be part of it. Given their strategic goals I agree with them.

However, Sage does NOT understand what it takes to actually run a "unified" channel and keep both branches engaged and motivated. I doubt they ever will; it takes more creative and insightful leadership than this current set of execs has. It looks to me like they have set up channel and pricing policies that will at least not drive Sage 100 partners away too quickly, but that's about all the attention we'll get: the rules.

Sage mgt has always spent way too much time on awards and contests for my taste. Who, exactly, is the audience for that 20 minutes of presentation time? I'd like to see Sage execs spending at least some time telling success stories of Sage 100 partners who closed deals of various types, and the circumstances so the rest of this understand better what can work in today's environment.

None of this will change, though. We should concentrate on thinking about what we're going to do about it because complaining will be as effective as teaching a pig to sing. 

I understand why they want to have a "unified" channel. I understand why having "unified" All-Hands Meetings should be part of it. Given their strategic goals I agree with them.

However, Sage does NOT understand what it takes to actually run a "unified" channel and keep both branches engaged and motivated. I doubt they ever will; it takes more creative and insightful leadership than this current set of execs has. It looks to me like they have set up channel and pricing policies that will at least not drive Sage 100 partners away too quickly, but that's about all the attention we'll get: the rules.

Sage mgt has always spent way too much time on awards and contests for my taste. Who, exactly, is the audience for that 20 minutes of presentation time? I'd like to see Sage execs spending at least some time telling success stories of Sage 100 partners who closed deals of various types, and the circumstances so the rest of this understand better what can work in today's environment.

None of this will change, though. We should concentrate on thinking about what we're going to do about it because complaining will be as effective as teaching a pig to sing. 

I understand why they want to have a "unified" channel. I understand why having "unified" All-Hands Meetings should be part of it. Given their strategic goals I agree with them.

However, Sage does NOT understand what it takes to actually run a "unified" channel and keep both branches engaged and motivated. I doubt they ever will; it takes more creative and insightful leadership than this current set of execs has. It looks to me like they have set up channel and pricing policies that will at least not drive Sage 100 partners away too quickly, but that's about all the attention we'll get: the rules.

Sage mgt has always spent way too much time on awards and contests for my taste. Who, exactly, is the audience for that 20 minutes of presentation time? I'd like to see Sage execs spending at least some time telling success stories of Sage 100 partners who closed deals of various types, and the circumstances so the rest of this understand better what can work in today's environment.

None of this will change, though. We should concentrate on thinking about what we're going to do about it because complaining will be as effective as teaching a pig to sing. 

It is funny how I tried to register for the meeting 4 times but could not get a response...  Glad I didn't miss anything.

Can we get a like button for comments like John's?

Gary

I understand why they want to have a "unified" channel. I understand why having "unified" All-Hands Meetings should be part of it. Given their strategic goals I agree with them.

However, Sage does NOT understand what it takes to actually run a "unified" channel and keep both branches engaged and motivated. I doubt they ever will; it takes more creative and insightful leadership than this current set of execs has. It looks to me like they have set up channel and pricing policies that will at least not drive Sage 100 partners away too quickly, but that's about all the attention we'll get: the rules.

Sage mgt has always spent way too much time on awards and contests for my taste. Who, exactly, is the audience for that 20 minutes of presentation time? I'd like to see Sage execs spending at least some time telling success stories of Sage 100 partners who closed deals of various types, and the circumstances so the rest of this understand better what can work in today's environment.

None of this will change, though. We should concentrate on thinking about what we're going to do about it because complaining will be as effective as teaching a pig to sing. 

It is funny how I tried to register for the meeting 4 times but could not get a response...  Glad I didn't miss anything.

Can we get a like button for comments like John's?

Gary

I understand why they want to have a "unified" channel. I understand why having "unified" All-Hands Meetings should be part of it. Given their strategic goals I agree with them.

However, Sage does NOT understand what it takes to actually run a "unified" channel and keep both branches engaged and motivated. I doubt they ever will; it takes more creative and insightful leadership than this current set of execs has. It looks to me like they have set up channel and pricing policies that will at least not drive Sage 100 partners away too quickly, but that's about all the attention we'll get: the rules.

Sage mgt has always spent way too much time on awards and contests for my taste. Who, exactly, is the audience for that 20 minutes of presentation time? I'd like to see Sage execs spending at least some time telling success stories of Sage 100 partners who closed deals of various types, and the circumstances so the rest of this understand better what can work in today's environment.

None of this will change, though. We should concentrate on thinking about what we're going to do about it because complaining will be as effective as teaching a pig to sing. 

It is funny how I tried to register for the meeting 4 times but could not get a response...  Glad I didn't miss anything.

Can we get a like button for comments like John's?

Gary

I understand why they want to have a "unified" channel. I understand why having "unified" All-Hands Meetings should be part of it. Given their strategic goals I agree with them.

However, Sage does NOT understand what it takes to actually run a "unified" channel and keep both branches engaged and motivated. I doubt they ever will; it takes more creative and insightful leadership than this current set of execs has. It looks to me like they have set up channel and pricing policies that will at least not drive Sage 100 partners away too quickly, but that's about all the attention we'll get: the rules.

Sage mgt has always spent way too much time on awards and contests for my taste. Who, exactly, is the audience for that 20 minutes of presentation time? I'd like to see Sage execs spending at least some time telling success stories of Sage 100 partners who closed deals of various types, and the circumstances so the rest of this understand better what can work in today's environment.

None of this will change, though. We should concentrate on thinking about what we're going to do about it because complaining will be as effective as teaching a pig to sing. 

It is funny how I tried to register for the meeting 4 times but could not get a response...  Glad I didn't miss anything.

Can we get a like button for comments like John's?

Gary

I understand why they want to have a "unified" channel. I understand why having "unified" All-Hands Meetings should be part of it. Given their strategic goals I agree with them.

However, Sage does NOT understand what it takes to actually run a "unified" channel and keep both branches engaged and motivated. I doubt they ever will; it takes more creative and insightful leadership than this current set of execs has. It looks to me like they have set up channel and pricing policies that will at least not drive Sage 100 partners away too quickly, but that's about all the attention we'll get: the rules.

Sage mgt has always spent way too much time on awards and contests for my taste. Who, exactly, is the audience for that 20 minutes of presentation time? I'd like to see Sage execs spending at least some time telling success stories of Sage 100 partners who closed deals of various types, and the circumstances so the rest of this understand better what can work in today's environment.

None of this will change, though. We should concentrate on thinking about what we're going to do about it because complaining will be as effective as teaching a pig to sing. 

It is funny how I tried to register for the meeting 4 times but could not get a response...  Glad I didn't miss anything.

Can we get a like button for comments like John's?

Gary

I understand why they want to have a "unified" channel. I understand why having "unified" All-Hands Meetings should be part of it. Given their strategic goals I agree with them.

However, Sage does NOT understand what it takes to actually run a "unified" channel and keep both branches engaged and motivated. I doubt they ever will; it takes more creative and insightful leadership than this current set of execs has. It looks to me like they have set up channel and pricing policies that will at least not drive Sage 100 partners away too quickly, but that's about all the attention we'll get: the rules.

Sage mgt has always spent way too much time on awards and contests for my taste. Who, exactly, is the audience for that 20 minutes of presentation time? I'd like to see Sage execs spending at least some time telling success stories of Sage 100 partners who closed deals of various types, and the circumstances so the rest of this understand better what can work in today's environment.

None of this will change, though. We should concentrate on thinking about what we're going to do about it because complaining will be as effective as teaching a pig to sing. 

It is funny how I tried to register for the meeting 4 times but could not get a response...  Glad I didn't miss anything.

Can we get a like button for comments like John's?

Gary

I understand why they want to have a "unified" channel. I understand why having "unified" All-Hands Meetings should be part of it. Given their strategic goals I agree with them.

However, Sage does NOT understand what it takes to actually run a "unified" channel and keep both branches engaged and motivated. I doubt they ever will; it takes more creative and insightful leadership than this current set of execs has. It looks to me like they have set up channel and pricing policies that will at least not drive Sage 100 partners away too quickly, but that's about all the attention we'll get: the rules.

Sage mgt has always spent way too much time on awards and contests for my taste. Who, exactly, is the audience for that 20 minutes of presentation time? I'd like to see Sage execs spending at least some time telling success stories of Sage 100 partners who closed deals of various types, and the circumstances so the rest of this understand better what can work in today's environment.

None of this will change, though. We should concentrate on thinking about what we're going to do about it because complaining will be as effective as teaching a pig to sing. 

It is funny how I tried to register for the meeting 4 times but could not get a response...  Glad I didn't miss anything.

Can we get a like button for comments like John's?

Gary

I understand why they want to have a "unified" channel. I understand why having "unified" All-Hands Meetings should be part of it. Given their strategic goals I agree with them.

However, Sage does NOT understand what it takes to actually run a "unified" channel and keep both branches engaged and motivated. I doubt they ever will; it takes more creative and insightful leadership than this current set of execs has. It looks to me like they have set up channel and pricing policies that will at least not drive Sage 100 partners away too quickly, but that's about all the attention we'll get: the rules.

Sage mgt has always spent way too much time on awards and contests for my taste. Who, exactly, is the audience for that 20 minutes of presentation time? I'd like to see Sage execs spending at least some time telling success stories of Sage 100 partners who closed deals of various types, and the circumstances so the rest of this understand better what can work in today's environment.

None of this will change, though. We should concentrate on thinking about what we're going to do about it because complaining will be as effective as teaching a pig to sing. 

It is funny how I tried to register for the meeting 4 times but could not get a response...  Glad I didn't miss anything.

Can we get a like button for comments like John's?

Gary

I understand why they want to have a "unified" channel. I understand why having "unified" All-Hands Meetings should be part of it. Given their strategic goals I agree with them.

However, Sage does NOT understand what it takes to actually run a "unified" channel and keep both branches engaged and motivated. I doubt they ever will; it takes more creative and insightful leadership than this current set of execs has. It looks to me like they have set up channel and pricing policies that will at least not drive Sage 100 partners away too quickly, but that's about all the attention we'll get: the rules.

Sage mgt has always spent way too much time on awards and contests for my taste. Who, exactly, is the audience for that 20 minutes of presentation time? I'd like to see Sage execs spending at least some time telling success stories of Sage 100 partners who closed deals of various types, and the circumstances so the rest of this understand better what can work in today's environment.

None of this will change, though. We should concentrate on thinking about what we're going to do about it because complaining will be as effective as teaching a pig to sing. 

It is funny how I tried to register for the meeting 4 times but could not get a response...  Glad I didn't miss anything.

Can we get a like button for comments like John's?

Gary

I understand why they want to have a "unified" channel. I understand why having "unified" All-Hands Meetings should be part of it. Given their strategic goals I agree with them.

However, Sage does NOT understand what it takes to actually run a "unified" channel and keep both branches engaged and motivated. I doubt they ever will; it takes more creative and insightful leadership than this current set of execs has. It looks to me like they have set up channel and pricing policies that will at least not drive Sage 100 partners away too quickly, but that's about all the attention we'll get: the rules.

Sage mgt has always spent way too much time on awards and contests for my taste. Who, exactly, is the audience for that 20 minutes of presentation time? I'd like to see Sage execs spending at least some time telling success stories of Sage 100 partners who closed deals of various types, and the circumstances so the rest of this understand better what can work in today's environment.

None of this will change, though. We should concentrate on thinking about what we're going to do about it because complaining will be as effective as teaching a pig to sing. 

It is funny how I tried to register for the meeting 4 times but could not get a response...  Glad I didn't miss anything.

Can we get a like button for comments like John's?

Gary

I understand why they want to have a "unified" channel. I understand why having "unified" All-Hands Meetings should be part of it. Given their strategic goals I agree with them.

However, Sage does NOT understand what it takes to actually run a "unified" channel and keep both branches engaged and motivated. I doubt they ever will; it takes more creative and insightful leadership than this current set of execs has. It looks to me like they have set up channel and pricing policies that will at least not drive Sage 100 partners away too quickly, but that's about all the attention we'll get: the rules.

Sage mgt has always spent way too much time on awards and contests for my taste. Who, exactly, is the audience for that 20 minutes of presentation time? I'd like to see Sage execs spending at least some time telling success stories of Sage 100 partners who closed deals of various types, and the circumstances so the rest of this understand better what can work in today's environment.

None of this will change, though. We should concentrate on thinking about what we're going to do about it because complaining will be as effective as teaching a pig to sing. 

It is funny how I tried to register for the meeting 4 times but could not get a response...  Glad I didn't miss anything.

Can we get a like button for comments like John's?

Gary

I understand why they want to have a "unified" channel. I understand why having "unified" All-Hands Meetings should be part of it. Given their strategic goals I agree with them.

However, Sage does NOT understand what it takes to actually run a "unified" channel and keep both branches engaged and motivated. I doubt they ever will; it takes more creative and insightful leadership than this current set of execs has. It looks to me like they have set up channel and pricing policies that will at least not drive Sage 100 partners away too quickly, but that's about all the attention we'll get: the rules.

Sage mgt has always spent way too much time on awards and contests for my taste. Who, exactly, is the audience for that 20 minutes of presentation time? I'd like to see Sage execs spending at least some time telling success stories of Sage 100 partners who closed deals of various types, and the circumstances so the rest of this understand better what can work in today's environment.

None of this will change, though. We should concentrate on thinking about what we're going to do about it because complaining will be as effective as teaching a pig to sing. 

It is funny how I tried to register for the meeting 4 times but could not get a response...  Glad I didn't miss anything.

Can we get a like button for comments like John's?

Gary

I understand why they want to have a "unified" channel. I understand why having "unified" All-Hands Meetings should be part of it. Given their strategic goals I agree with them.

However, Sage does NOT understand what it takes to actually run a "unified" channel and keep both branches engaged and motivated. I doubt they ever will; it takes more creative and insightful leadership than this current set of execs has. It looks to me like they have set up channel and pricing policies that will at least not drive Sage 100 partners away too quickly, but that's about all the attention we'll get: the rules.

Sage mgt has always spent way too much time on awards and contests for my taste. Who, exactly, is the audience for that 20 minutes of presentation time? I'd like to see Sage execs spending at least some time telling success stories of Sage 100 partners who closed deals of various types, and the circumstances so the rest of this understand better what can work in today's environment.

None of this will change, though. We should concentrate on thinking about what we're going to do about it because complaining will be as effective as teaching a pig to sing. 

It is funny how I tried to register for the meeting 4 times but could not get a response...  Glad I didn't miss anything.

Can we get a like button for comments like John's?

Gary

I understand why they want to have a "unified" channel. I understand why having "unified" All-Hands Meetings should be part of it. Given their strategic goals I agree with them.

However, Sage does NOT understand what it takes to actually run a "unified" channel and keep both branches engaged and motivated. I doubt they ever will; it takes more creative and insightful leadership than this current set of execs has. It looks to me like they have set up channel and pricing policies that will at least not drive Sage 100 partners away too quickly, but that's about all the attention we'll get: the rules.

Sage mgt has always spent way too much time on awards and contests for my taste. Who, exactly, is the audience for that 20 minutes of presentation time? I'd like to see Sage execs spending at least some time telling success stories of Sage 100 partners who closed deals of various types, and the circumstances so the rest of this understand better what can work in today's environment.

None of this will change, though. We should concentrate on thinking about what we're going to do about it because complaining will be as effective as teaching a pig to sing. 

It is funny how I tried to register for the meeting 4 times but could not get a response...  Glad I didn't miss anything.

Can we get a like button for comments like John's?

Gary

I understand why they want to have a "unified" channel. I understand why having "unified" All-Hands Meetings should be part of it. Given their strategic goals I agree with them.

However, Sage does NOT understand what it takes to actually run a "unified" channel and keep both branches engaged and motivated. I doubt they ever will; it takes more creative and insightful leadership than this current set of execs has. It looks to me like they have set up channel and pricing policies that will at least not drive Sage 100 partners away too quickly, but that's about all the attention we'll get: the rules.

Sage mgt has always spent way too much time on awards and contests for my taste. Who, exactly, is the audience for that 20 minutes of presentation time? I'd like to see Sage execs spending at least some time telling success stories of Sage 100 partners who closed deals of various types, and the circumstances so the rest of this understand better what can work in today's environment.

None of this will change, though. We should concentrate on thinking about what we're going to do about it because complaining will be as effective as teaching a pig to sing. 

It is funny how I tried to register for the meeting 4 times but could not get a response...  Glad I didn't miss anything.

Can we get a like button for comments like John's?

Gary

I understand why they want to have a "unified" channel. I understand why having "unified" All-Hands Meetings should be part of it. Given their strategic goals I agree with them.

However, Sage does NOT understand what it takes to actually run a "unified" channel and keep both branches engaged and motivated. I doubt they ever will; it takes more creative and insightful leadership than this current set of execs has. It looks to me like they have set up channel and pricing policies that will at least not drive Sage 100 partners away too quickly, but that's about all the attention we'll get: the rules.

Sage mgt has always spent way too much time on awards and contests for my taste. Who, exactly, is the audience for that 20 minutes of presentation time? I'd like to see Sage execs spending at least some time telling success stories of Sage 100 partners who closed deals of various types, and the circumstances so the rest of this understand better what can work in today's environment.

None of this will change, though. We should concentrate on thinking about what we're going to do about it because complaining will be as effective as teaching a pig to sing. 

It is funny how I tried to register for the meeting 4 times but could not get a response...  Glad I didn't miss anything.

Can we get a like button for comments like John's?

Gary

I understand why they want to have a "unified" channel. I understand why having "unified" All-Hands Meetings should be part of it. Given their strategic goals I agree with them.

However, Sage does NOT understand what it takes to actually run a "unified" channel and keep both branches engaged and motivated. I doubt they ever will; it takes more creative and insightful leadership than this current set of execs has. It looks to me like they have set up channel and pricing policies that will at least not drive Sage 100 partners away too quickly, but that's about all the attention we'll get: the rules.

Sage mgt has always spent way too much time on awards and contests for my taste. Who, exactly, is the audience for that 20 minutes of presentation time? I'd like to see Sage execs spending at least some time telling success stories of Sage 100 partners who closed deals of various types, and the circumstances so the rest of this understand better what can work in today's environment.

None of this will change, though. We should concentrate on thinking about what we're going to do about it because complaining will be as effective as teaching a pig to sing. 

It is funny how I tried to register for the meeting 4 times but could not get a response...  Glad I didn't miss anything.

Can we get a like button for comments like John's?

Gary

I understand why they want to have a "unified" channel. I understand why having "unified" All-Hands Meetings should be part of it. Given their strategic goals I agree with them.

However, Sage does NOT understand what it takes to actually run a "unified" channel and keep both branches engaged and motivated. I doubt they ever will; it takes more creative and insightful leadership than this current set of execs has. It looks to me like they have set up channel and pricing policies that will at least not drive Sage 100 partners away too quickly, but that's about all the attention we'll get: the rules.

Sage mgt has always spent way too much time on awards and contests for my taste. Who, exactly, is the audience for that 20 minutes of presentation time? I'd like to see Sage execs spending at least some time telling success stories of Sage 100 partners who closed deals of various types, and the circumstances so the rest of this understand better what can work in today's environment.

None of this will change, though. We should concentrate on thinking about what we're going to do about it because complaining will be as effective as teaching a pig to sing. 

It is funny how I tried to register for the meeting 4 times but could not get a response...  Glad I didn't miss anything.

Can we get a like button for comments like John's?

Gary

I understand why they want to have a "unified" channel. I understand why having "unified" All-Hands Meetings should be part of it. Given their strategic goals I agree with them.

However, Sage does NOT understand what it takes to actually run a "unified" channel and keep both branches engaged and motivated. I doubt they ever will; it takes more creative and insightful leadership than this current set of execs has. It looks to me like they have set up channel and pricing policies that will at least not drive Sage 100 partners away too quickly, but that's about all the attention we'll get: the rules.

Sage mgt has always spent way too much time on awards and contests for my taste. Who, exactly, is the audience for that 20 minutes of presentation time? I'd like to see Sage execs spending at least some time telling success stories of Sage 100 partners who closed deals of various types, and the circumstances so the rest of this understand better what can work in today's environment.

None of this will change, though. We should concentrate on thinking about what we're going to do about it because complaining will be as effective as teaching a pig to sing. 

It is funny how I tried to register for the meeting 4 times but could not get a response...  Glad I didn't miss anything.

Can we get a like button for comments like John's?

Gary

I understand why they want to have a "unified" channel. I understand why having "unified" All-Hands Meetings should be part of it. Given their strategic goals I agree with them.

However, Sage does NOT understand what it takes to actually run a "unified" channel and keep both branches engaged and motivated. I doubt they ever will; it takes more creative and insightful leadership than this current set of execs has. It looks to me like they have set up channel and pricing policies that will at least not drive Sage 100 partners away too quickly, but that's about all the attention we'll get: the rules.

Sage mgt has always spent way too much time on awards and contests for my taste. Who, exactly, is the audience for that 20 minutes of presentation time? I'd like to see Sage execs spending at least some time telling success stories of Sage 100 partners who closed deals of various types, and the circumstances so the rest of this understand better what can work in today's environment.

None of this will change, though. We should concentrate on thinking about what we're going to do about it because complaining will be as effective as teaching a pig to sing. 

It is funny how I tried to register for the meeting 4 times but could not get a response...  Glad I didn't miss anything.

Can we get a like button for comments like John's?

Gary

I understand why they want to have a "unified" channel. I understand why having "unified" All-Hands Meetings should be part of it. Given their strategic goals I agree with them.

However, Sage does NOT understand what it takes to actually run a "unified" channel and keep both branches engaged and motivated. I doubt they ever will; it takes more creative and insightful leadership than this current set of execs has. It looks to me like they have set up channel and pricing policies that will at least not drive Sage 100 partners away too quickly, but that's about all the attention we'll get: the rules.

Sage mgt has always spent way too much time on awards and contests for my taste. Who, exactly, is the audience for that 20 minutes of presentation time? I'd like to see Sage execs spending at least some time telling success stories of Sage 100 partners who closed deals of various types, and the circumstances so the rest of this understand better what can work in today's environment.

None of this will change, though. We should concentrate on thinking about what we're going to do about it because complaining will be as effective as teaching a pig to sing.