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Top 10 Strategies to Improve Sales Enablement Programs

Top 10 Strategies to Improve Sales Enablement Programs

Top 10 Strategies to Improve Sales Enablement Programs

This comprehensive guide outlines the top 10 strategies to build and scale high-impact sales enablement programs for modern B2B teams. Learn how to align enablement with revenue, leverage AI-powered intelligence, automate workflows, operationalize sales methodologies, and foster a culture of peer learning. Actionable insights help enterprise enablement and RevOps leaders drive measurable business outcomes.

Introduction

In today's competitive B2B landscape, robust sales enablement programs are foundational for high-performing go-to-market (GTM) teams. As sales cycles become more complex and buyers demand hyper-personalized engagement, the pressure is on sales enablement and RevOps leaders to deliver scalable, data-driven, and agile enablement systems. This article explores the top 10 strategies for elevating your sales enablement program, leveraging the latest in AI, analytics, and best-in-class processes, with actionable guidance for Heads of Enablement, RevOps leaders, and enterprise sales managers.

1. Align Sales Enablement with Revenue Goals

Creating a Revenue-Driven Enablement Charter

Sales enablement must be more than training and content management; it should be a strategic driver of revenue outcomes. Start by aligning your enablement charter with concrete business objectives—whether that’s accelerating ramp time, increasing win rates, or improving deal velocity. Collaborate closely with RevOps, sales leadership, and finance to define key metrics that tie enablement activities directly to revenue impact.

  • Set quarterly and annual KPIs for enablement that ladder up to revenue targets.

  • Use dashboards to visualize enablement’s influence on pipeline progression, close rates, and average deal size.

  • Review and adjust your charter at least bi-annually to stay in sync with GTM pivots.

“If enablement isn’t accountable for revenue metrics, it’s not truly strategic.”

Case Example

One enterprise SaaS firm redefined its enablement charter to focus on reducing sales cycle length by 15%. By embedding this metric into every enablement initiative, they realized a 13% improvement in sales velocity within two quarters.

2. Leverage AI-Powered Deal and Rep Intelligence

AI as the Force Multiplier

AI-driven sales enablement platforms like Proshort are transforming how GTM teams access deal and rep intelligence. These tools go beyond call transcription—analyzing CRM, meeting, and email data to surface deal sentiment, MEDDICC or BANT coverage, objection handling, and rep skill gaps.

  • Implement AI tools to automatically score deal health, identify risks, and recommend next best actions.

  • Use rep intelligence to tailor coaching plans for each seller based on talk ratio, filler words, and tone analysis.

  • Apply contextual AI agents to turn raw insights into actionable recommendations for both reps and managers.

Impact

Organizations leveraging AI-powered enablement report up to 30% faster onboarding and a 20% increase in quota attainment, according to recent surveys by CSO Insights and Forrester.

3. Build a Culture of Peer Learning and Best Practice Sharing

Unlocking Tribal Knowledge

Peer learning accelerates knowledge transfer and reinforces best practices. Leading enablement programs capture top sales moments—discovery calls, objection handling, negotiation tactics—and curate these as video snippets accessible to the entire team.

  • Deploy platforms that let reps tag, share, and comment on real call snippets.

  • Run regular "Top Rep" sessions where high performers break down their most effective plays.

  • Encourage cross-team peer coaching, especially during onboarding and new product launches.

“Peer learning shortens ramp and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.”

4. Integrate Enablement Seamlessly into Rep Workflows

Reducing Friction, Increasing Adoption

The best enablement content and coaching are useless if reps can’t access them in the flow of work. Integrate enablement platforms with your CRM, calendar, and communication tools to deliver just-in-time guidance—whether during calls, after meetings, or when updating pipeline.

  • Choose tools with deep CRM integrations (Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho) and robust APIs.

  • Automate note-taking, follow-ups, and meeting-to-deal mapping to free up rep selling time.

  • Enable in-context learning, such as surfacing playbooks, objection responses, and competitor battlecards during live calls.

Proshort in Action

Proshort’s AI agents integrate directly with CRM and meetings, pushing relevant insights and action items to reps at the exact moment they need them, driving adoption and efficiency.

5. Use Data-Driven Coaching, Not One-Size-Fits-All Training

Personalized Coaching at Scale

Generic sales training is no longer sufficient. Modern enablement leverages analytics to identify individual rep strengths and areas for improvement, then delivers personalized coaching and microlearning modules.

  • Analyze talk tracks, objection-handling, and meeting outcomes for each rep to pinpoint coaching needs.

  • Deploy AI-driven feedback loops to provide real-time, targeted suggestions after calls.

  • Track coaching ROI at the individual and team level to optimize future training investments.

Results

Sales orgs using data-driven coaching see 10–25% improvements in quota attainment and a measurable lift in NPS from both reps and managers.

6. Map Enablement to Buyer Journey Stages

Delivering the Right Enablement at the Right Time

Effective enablement programs are mapped to the buyer journey—not just the sales process. This ensures that reps have the right content, tools, and messaging for each stage of the buying cycle.

  • Audit your enablement assets and align them to awareness, consideration, decision, and post-sale stages.

  • Develop stage-specific playbooks, objection responses, and case studies.

  • Leverage analytics to see which assets drive deal progression and optimize your content strategy accordingly.

Buyer-First Enablement Example

A leading cybersecurity vendor increased conversion rates by 19% after mapping all enablement assets to their buyer journey, ensuring relevance at every touchpoint.

7. Operationalize MEDDICC, BANT, and Other Sales Methodologies

Consistent Qualification and Execution

Adopting a sales methodology is just the first step; operationalizing it through enablement ensures consistency and rigor. Embed MEDDICC, BANT, or your chosen methodology into your enablement platform so reps can easily reference qualification criteria and track coverage on live deals.

  • Build interactive deal scorecards integrated with CRM and meeting data.

  • Use AI to flag gaps in champion identification, decision criteria, or economic buyer engagement.

  • Run ongoing training and certification on methodology best practices, tracking compliance at the deal level.

8. Automate Follow-Ups and Administrative Tasks

Maximize Selling Time

Administrative overhead drains rep productivity. Modern enablement platforms automate routine tasks—call notes, follow-ups, CRM updates—so reps can focus on selling, not data entry.

  • Leverage AI to generate post-meeting summaries, action items, and follow-up emails automatically.

  • Ensure notes and action items are seamlessly synced to CRM and mapped to the correct deals and contacts.

  • Use automation to enforce process adherence and reduce manual errors.

Proshort in Practice

Users of Proshort report saving 4–6 hours per rep per week on manual tasks, with improved note accuracy and follow-up completion rates.

9. Build Cross-Functional Alignment: Sales, Marketing, and RevOps

Breaking Down Silos

The best enablement programs are cross-functional, involving Sales, Marketing, and RevOps from the start. This ensures that messaging, content, and process are aligned across the entire GTM motion.

  • Establish regular cross-functional enablement councils or steering committees.

  • Involve Marketing in content creation and distribution, ensuring assets are tailored for real-world sales conversations.

  • Work closely with RevOps to track enablement’s impact on pipeline and revenue metrics.

“Enablement is a team sport—alignment multiplies impact across the funnel.”

10. Measure, Iterate, and Scale What Works

Continuous Improvement as a Core Principle

Enablement is never "done." The most successful teams build feedback loops into their programs, using data to refine content, coaching, and process on an ongoing basis.

  • Deploy RevOps dashboards to monitor enablement KPIs: ramp time, win rates, deal cycle length, and content utilization.

  • Survey reps regularly for qualitative feedback and rapid iteration.

  • Double down on what works; sunset low-impact initiatives quickly.

Scaling Success

Global SaaS firms that institutionalize enablement measurement and iteration report 2–3x faster time-to-productivity for new hires and a 15–20% increase in annual revenue per rep.

Conclusion: Building Enablement for a Modern GTM World

Sales enablement is evolving at breakneck speed, driven by AI, data, and the changing expectations of both buyers and sellers. By aligning with revenue goals, leveraging AI-powered intelligence, operationalizing methodologies, and automating routine tasks, GTM leaders can architect enablement programs that consistently drive business outcomes. Modern solutions like Proshort empower enablement leaders to deliver personalized, data-driven, and scalable impact—turning enablement from a support function into a true growth engine.

About Proshort

Proshort is an AI-powered Sales Enablement and Revenue Intelligence platform designed for modern GTM teams. With contextual AI agents, deep CRM integrations, and a relentless focus on enablement outcomes, Proshort transforms how enterprise organizations drive rep productivity, deal health, and revenue growth. To learn more, visit proshort.ai.

Introduction

In today's competitive B2B landscape, robust sales enablement programs are foundational for high-performing go-to-market (GTM) teams. As sales cycles become more complex and buyers demand hyper-personalized engagement, the pressure is on sales enablement and RevOps leaders to deliver scalable, data-driven, and agile enablement systems. This article explores the top 10 strategies for elevating your sales enablement program, leveraging the latest in AI, analytics, and best-in-class processes, with actionable guidance for Heads of Enablement, RevOps leaders, and enterprise sales managers.

1. Align Sales Enablement with Revenue Goals

Creating a Revenue-Driven Enablement Charter

Sales enablement must be more than training and content management; it should be a strategic driver of revenue outcomes. Start by aligning your enablement charter with concrete business objectives—whether that’s accelerating ramp time, increasing win rates, or improving deal velocity. Collaborate closely with RevOps, sales leadership, and finance to define key metrics that tie enablement activities directly to revenue impact.

  • Set quarterly and annual KPIs for enablement that ladder up to revenue targets.

  • Use dashboards to visualize enablement’s influence on pipeline progression, close rates, and average deal size.

  • Review and adjust your charter at least bi-annually to stay in sync with GTM pivots.

“If enablement isn’t accountable for revenue metrics, it’s not truly strategic.”

Case Example

One enterprise SaaS firm redefined its enablement charter to focus on reducing sales cycle length by 15%. By embedding this metric into every enablement initiative, they realized a 13% improvement in sales velocity within two quarters.

2. Leverage AI-Powered Deal and Rep Intelligence

AI as the Force Multiplier

AI-driven sales enablement platforms like Proshort are transforming how GTM teams access deal and rep intelligence. These tools go beyond call transcription—analyzing CRM, meeting, and email data to surface deal sentiment, MEDDICC or BANT coverage, objection handling, and rep skill gaps.

  • Implement AI tools to automatically score deal health, identify risks, and recommend next best actions.

  • Use rep intelligence to tailor coaching plans for each seller based on talk ratio, filler words, and tone analysis.

  • Apply contextual AI agents to turn raw insights into actionable recommendations for both reps and managers.

Impact

Organizations leveraging AI-powered enablement report up to 30% faster onboarding and a 20% increase in quota attainment, according to recent surveys by CSO Insights and Forrester.

3. Build a Culture of Peer Learning and Best Practice Sharing

Unlocking Tribal Knowledge

Peer learning accelerates knowledge transfer and reinforces best practices. Leading enablement programs capture top sales moments—discovery calls, objection handling, negotiation tactics—and curate these as video snippets accessible to the entire team.

  • Deploy platforms that let reps tag, share, and comment on real call snippets.

  • Run regular "Top Rep" sessions where high performers break down their most effective plays.

  • Encourage cross-team peer coaching, especially during onboarding and new product launches.

“Peer learning shortens ramp and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.”

4. Integrate Enablement Seamlessly into Rep Workflows

Reducing Friction, Increasing Adoption

The best enablement content and coaching are useless if reps can’t access them in the flow of work. Integrate enablement platforms with your CRM, calendar, and communication tools to deliver just-in-time guidance—whether during calls, after meetings, or when updating pipeline.

  • Choose tools with deep CRM integrations (Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho) and robust APIs.

  • Automate note-taking, follow-ups, and meeting-to-deal mapping to free up rep selling time.

  • Enable in-context learning, such as surfacing playbooks, objection responses, and competitor battlecards during live calls.

Proshort in Action

Proshort’s AI agents integrate directly with CRM and meetings, pushing relevant insights and action items to reps at the exact moment they need them, driving adoption and efficiency.

5. Use Data-Driven Coaching, Not One-Size-Fits-All Training

Personalized Coaching at Scale

Generic sales training is no longer sufficient. Modern enablement leverages analytics to identify individual rep strengths and areas for improvement, then delivers personalized coaching and microlearning modules.

  • Analyze talk tracks, objection-handling, and meeting outcomes for each rep to pinpoint coaching needs.

  • Deploy AI-driven feedback loops to provide real-time, targeted suggestions after calls.

  • Track coaching ROI at the individual and team level to optimize future training investments.

Results

Sales orgs using data-driven coaching see 10–25% improvements in quota attainment and a measurable lift in NPS from both reps and managers.

6. Map Enablement to Buyer Journey Stages

Delivering the Right Enablement at the Right Time

Effective enablement programs are mapped to the buyer journey—not just the sales process. This ensures that reps have the right content, tools, and messaging for each stage of the buying cycle.

  • Audit your enablement assets and align them to awareness, consideration, decision, and post-sale stages.

  • Develop stage-specific playbooks, objection responses, and case studies.

  • Leverage analytics to see which assets drive deal progression and optimize your content strategy accordingly.

Buyer-First Enablement Example

A leading cybersecurity vendor increased conversion rates by 19% after mapping all enablement assets to their buyer journey, ensuring relevance at every touchpoint.

7. Operationalize MEDDICC, BANT, and Other Sales Methodologies

Consistent Qualification and Execution

Adopting a sales methodology is just the first step; operationalizing it through enablement ensures consistency and rigor. Embed MEDDICC, BANT, or your chosen methodology into your enablement platform so reps can easily reference qualification criteria and track coverage on live deals.

  • Build interactive deal scorecards integrated with CRM and meeting data.

  • Use AI to flag gaps in champion identification, decision criteria, or economic buyer engagement.

  • Run ongoing training and certification on methodology best practices, tracking compliance at the deal level.

8. Automate Follow-Ups and Administrative Tasks

Maximize Selling Time

Administrative overhead drains rep productivity. Modern enablement platforms automate routine tasks—call notes, follow-ups, CRM updates—so reps can focus on selling, not data entry.

  • Leverage AI to generate post-meeting summaries, action items, and follow-up emails automatically.

  • Ensure notes and action items are seamlessly synced to CRM and mapped to the correct deals and contacts.

  • Use automation to enforce process adherence and reduce manual errors.

Proshort in Practice

Users of Proshort report saving 4–6 hours per rep per week on manual tasks, with improved note accuracy and follow-up completion rates.

9. Build Cross-Functional Alignment: Sales, Marketing, and RevOps

Breaking Down Silos

The best enablement programs are cross-functional, involving Sales, Marketing, and RevOps from the start. This ensures that messaging, content, and process are aligned across the entire GTM motion.

  • Establish regular cross-functional enablement councils or steering committees.

  • Involve Marketing in content creation and distribution, ensuring assets are tailored for real-world sales conversations.

  • Work closely with RevOps to track enablement’s impact on pipeline and revenue metrics.

“Enablement is a team sport—alignment multiplies impact across the funnel.”

10. Measure, Iterate, and Scale What Works

Continuous Improvement as a Core Principle

Enablement is never "done." The most successful teams build feedback loops into their programs, using data to refine content, coaching, and process on an ongoing basis.

  • Deploy RevOps dashboards to monitor enablement KPIs: ramp time, win rates, deal cycle length, and content utilization.

  • Survey reps regularly for qualitative feedback and rapid iteration.

  • Double down on what works; sunset low-impact initiatives quickly.

Scaling Success

Global SaaS firms that institutionalize enablement measurement and iteration report 2–3x faster time-to-productivity for new hires and a 15–20% increase in annual revenue per rep.

Conclusion: Building Enablement for a Modern GTM World

Sales enablement is evolving at breakneck speed, driven by AI, data, and the changing expectations of both buyers and sellers. By aligning with revenue goals, leveraging AI-powered intelligence, operationalizing methodologies, and automating routine tasks, GTM leaders can architect enablement programs that consistently drive business outcomes. Modern solutions like Proshort empower enablement leaders to deliver personalized, data-driven, and scalable impact—turning enablement from a support function into a true growth engine.

About Proshort

Proshort is an AI-powered Sales Enablement and Revenue Intelligence platform designed for modern GTM teams. With contextual AI agents, deep CRM integrations, and a relentless focus on enablement outcomes, Proshort transforms how enterprise organizations drive rep productivity, deal health, and revenue growth. To learn more, visit proshort.ai.

Introduction

In today's competitive B2B landscape, robust sales enablement programs are foundational for high-performing go-to-market (GTM) teams. As sales cycles become more complex and buyers demand hyper-personalized engagement, the pressure is on sales enablement and RevOps leaders to deliver scalable, data-driven, and agile enablement systems. This article explores the top 10 strategies for elevating your sales enablement program, leveraging the latest in AI, analytics, and best-in-class processes, with actionable guidance for Heads of Enablement, RevOps leaders, and enterprise sales managers.

1. Align Sales Enablement with Revenue Goals

Creating a Revenue-Driven Enablement Charter

Sales enablement must be more than training and content management; it should be a strategic driver of revenue outcomes. Start by aligning your enablement charter with concrete business objectives—whether that’s accelerating ramp time, increasing win rates, or improving deal velocity. Collaborate closely with RevOps, sales leadership, and finance to define key metrics that tie enablement activities directly to revenue impact.

  • Set quarterly and annual KPIs for enablement that ladder up to revenue targets.

  • Use dashboards to visualize enablement’s influence on pipeline progression, close rates, and average deal size.

  • Review and adjust your charter at least bi-annually to stay in sync with GTM pivots.

“If enablement isn’t accountable for revenue metrics, it’s not truly strategic.”

Case Example

One enterprise SaaS firm redefined its enablement charter to focus on reducing sales cycle length by 15%. By embedding this metric into every enablement initiative, they realized a 13% improvement in sales velocity within two quarters.

2. Leverage AI-Powered Deal and Rep Intelligence

AI as the Force Multiplier

AI-driven sales enablement platforms like Proshort are transforming how GTM teams access deal and rep intelligence. These tools go beyond call transcription—analyzing CRM, meeting, and email data to surface deal sentiment, MEDDICC or BANT coverage, objection handling, and rep skill gaps.

  • Implement AI tools to automatically score deal health, identify risks, and recommend next best actions.

  • Use rep intelligence to tailor coaching plans for each seller based on talk ratio, filler words, and tone analysis.

  • Apply contextual AI agents to turn raw insights into actionable recommendations for both reps and managers.

Impact

Organizations leveraging AI-powered enablement report up to 30% faster onboarding and a 20% increase in quota attainment, according to recent surveys by CSO Insights and Forrester.

3. Build a Culture of Peer Learning and Best Practice Sharing

Unlocking Tribal Knowledge

Peer learning accelerates knowledge transfer and reinforces best practices. Leading enablement programs capture top sales moments—discovery calls, objection handling, negotiation tactics—and curate these as video snippets accessible to the entire team.

  • Deploy platforms that let reps tag, share, and comment on real call snippets.

  • Run regular "Top Rep" sessions where high performers break down their most effective plays.

  • Encourage cross-team peer coaching, especially during onboarding and new product launches.

“Peer learning shortens ramp and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.”

4. Integrate Enablement Seamlessly into Rep Workflows

Reducing Friction, Increasing Adoption

The best enablement content and coaching are useless if reps can’t access them in the flow of work. Integrate enablement platforms with your CRM, calendar, and communication tools to deliver just-in-time guidance—whether during calls, after meetings, or when updating pipeline.

  • Choose tools with deep CRM integrations (Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho) and robust APIs.

  • Automate note-taking, follow-ups, and meeting-to-deal mapping to free up rep selling time.

  • Enable in-context learning, such as surfacing playbooks, objection responses, and competitor battlecards during live calls.

Proshort in Action

Proshort’s AI agents integrate directly with CRM and meetings, pushing relevant insights and action items to reps at the exact moment they need them, driving adoption and efficiency.

5. Use Data-Driven Coaching, Not One-Size-Fits-All Training

Personalized Coaching at Scale

Generic sales training is no longer sufficient. Modern enablement leverages analytics to identify individual rep strengths and areas for improvement, then delivers personalized coaching and microlearning modules.

  • Analyze talk tracks, objection-handling, and meeting outcomes for each rep to pinpoint coaching needs.

  • Deploy AI-driven feedback loops to provide real-time, targeted suggestions after calls.

  • Track coaching ROI at the individual and team level to optimize future training investments.

Results

Sales orgs using data-driven coaching see 10–25% improvements in quota attainment and a measurable lift in NPS from both reps and managers.

6. Map Enablement to Buyer Journey Stages

Delivering the Right Enablement at the Right Time

Effective enablement programs are mapped to the buyer journey—not just the sales process. This ensures that reps have the right content, tools, and messaging for each stage of the buying cycle.

  • Audit your enablement assets and align them to awareness, consideration, decision, and post-sale stages.

  • Develop stage-specific playbooks, objection responses, and case studies.

  • Leverage analytics to see which assets drive deal progression and optimize your content strategy accordingly.

Buyer-First Enablement Example

A leading cybersecurity vendor increased conversion rates by 19% after mapping all enablement assets to their buyer journey, ensuring relevance at every touchpoint.

7. Operationalize MEDDICC, BANT, and Other Sales Methodologies

Consistent Qualification and Execution

Adopting a sales methodology is just the first step; operationalizing it through enablement ensures consistency and rigor. Embed MEDDICC, BANT, or your chosen methodology into your enablement platform so reps can easily reference qualification criteria and track coverage on live deals.

  • Build interactive deal scorecards integrated with CRM and meeting data.

  • Use AI to flag gaps in champion identification, decision criteria, or economic buyer engagement.

  • Run ongoing training and certification on methodology best practices, tracking compliance at the deal level.

8. Automate Follow-Ups and Administrative Tasks

Maximize Selling Time

Administrative overhead drains rep productivity. Modern enablement platforms automate routine tasks—call notes, follow-ups, CRM updates—so reps can focus on selling, not data entry.

  • Leverage AI to generate post-meeting summaries, action items, and follow-up emails automatically.

  • Ensure notes and action items are seamlessly synced to CRM and mapped to the correct deals and contacts.

  • Use automation to enforce process adherence and reduce manual errors.

Proshort in Practice

Users of Proshort report saving 4–6 hours per rep per week on manual tasks, with improved note accuracy and follow-up completion rates.

9. Build Cross-Functional Alignment: Sales, Marketing, and RevOps

Breaking Down Silos

The best enablement programs are cross-functional, involving Sales, Marketing, and RevOps from the start. This ensures that messaging, content, and process are aligned across the entire GTM motion.

  • Establish regular cross-functional enablement councils or steering committees.

  • Involve Marketing in content creation and distribution, ensuring assets are tailored for real-world sales conversations.

  • Work closely with RevOps to track enablement’s impact on pipeline and revenue metrics.

“Enablement is a team sport—alignment multiplies impact across the funnel.”

10. Measure, Iterate, and Scale What Works

Continuous Improvement as a Core Principle

Enablement is never "done." The most successful teams build feedback loops into their programs, using data to refine content, coaching, and process on an ongoing basis.

  • Deploy RevOps dashboards to monitor enablement KPIs: ramp time, win rates, deal cycle length, and content utilization.

  • Survey reps regularly for qualitative feedback and rapid iteration.

  • Double down on what works; sunset low-impact initiatives quickly.

Scaling Success

Global SaaS firms that institutionalize enablement measurement and iteration report 2–3x faster time-to-productivity for new hires and a 15–20% increase in annual revenue per rep.

Conclusion: Building Enablement for a Modern GTM World

Sales enablement is evolving at breakneck speed, driven by AI, data, and the changing expectations of both buyers and sellers. By aligning with revenue goals, leveraging AI-powered intelligence, operationalizing methodologies, and automating routine tasks, GTM leaders can architect enablement programs that consistently drive business outcomes. Modern solutions like Proshort empower enablement leaders to deliver personalized, data-driven, and scalable impact—turning enablement from a support function into a true growth engine.

About Proshort

Proshort is an AI-powered Sales Enablement and Revenue Intelligence platform designed for modern GTM teams. With contextual AI agents, deep CRM integrations, and a relentless focus on enablement outcomes, Proshort transforms how enterprise organizations drive rep productivity, deal health, and revenue growth. To learn more, visit proshort.ai.

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Shorten deal cycles. Increase win rates. Elevate performance.

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Shorten deal cycles. Increase win rates. Elevate performance.

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