Scorecards Documentation
Create custom evaluation criteria to measure and improve your team's performance in training scenarios
Last updated: 7/17/2025
Scorecards are the foundation of performance evaluation in Syrenn. Create custom evaluation criteria that align with your sales methodology and training objectives to provide consistent, objective feedback on your team's performance.
Overview
Scorecards define how your team's performance is evaluated during training scenarios. Each scorecard consists of multiple criteria that assess different aspects of the sales conversation:
💡 Tip: Well-designed scorecards provide clear, actionable feedback that helps your team understand exactly what they need to improve.
Creating Scorecards
Basic Setup
Start with the fundamental scorecard information:
- Navigate to Scorecards in the sidebar
- Click "Create New Scorecard"
- Enter a descriptive name for your scorecard
- Choose the evaluation criteria that matter most to your team
Scorecard Components
Each scorecard includes several key elements:
Core Evaluation Areas
- Discovery Questions: Ability to uncover buyer needs and pain points
- Value Proposition: Effectiveness of communicating product benefits
- Objection Handling: Skill in addressing buyer concerns
- Closing Techniques: Ability to move conversations toward desired outcomes
Custom Criteria
Add criteria specific to your sales process:
- Qualification: Properly qualifying prospects
- Active Listening: Demonstrating understanding of buyer needs
- Solution Fit: Matching solutions to buyer problems
- Follow-up Planning: Setting clear next steps
ℹ️ Info: You can create multiple scorecards for different types of scenarios or sales methodologies.
Scoring System
Rating Scale
All scorecards use a consistent 1-5 rating scale:
- 1 (Failed): Did not meet any expectations
- 2 (Below Expectations): Met some but not all requirements
- 3 (Meets Expectations): Satisfied basic requirements
- 4 (Exceeds Expectations): Performed above average
- 5 (Exceptional): Outstanding performance
Scorecard Templates
Sales Methodology Templates
Choose from pre-built templates based on proven sales frameworks:
MEDDIC/MEDDPICC
- Metrics: Quantifying buyer pain and ROI
- Economic Buyer: Identifying budget authority
- Decision Criteria: Understanding evaluation factors
- Decision Process: Mapping approval workflow
- Identify Pain: Uncovering buyer challenges
- Champion: Finding internal advocates
- Competition: Understanding competitive landscape
SPIN Selling
- Situation Questions: Understanding current circumstances
- Problem Questions: Identifying pain points
- Implication Questions: Exploring consequences
- Need-Payoff Questions: Connecting solutions to benefits
Challenger Sale
- Teaching: Providing new insights
- Tailoring: Customizing messages
- Taking Control: Managing the sales process
Custom Scorecards
Create scorecards tailored to your specific needs:
- Industry-Specific: Criteria relevant to your market
- Product-Focused: Skills needed for your specific offerings
- Process-Aligned: Matching your sales methodology
- Role-Based: Different criteria for different team roles
Managing Scorecards
Editing Scorecards
Update scorecard criteria as your training needs evolve:
- Click the actions menu (three dots) next to any scorecard
- Select "Edit"
- Modify criteria, weights, or descriptions
- Save your changes
Duplicating Scorecards
Create variations of existing scorecards:
- Click the actions menu next to a scorecard
- Select "Duplicate"
- A copy of the scorecard will be created with a suffix of (copy)
Deleting Scorecards
Remove scorecards that are no longer needed:
- Click the actions menu next to the scorecard
- Select "Delete"
- Confirm the deletion
⚠️ Warning: Deleting a scorecard will affect any scenarios that use it. Consider duplicating scorecards instead of deleting them if they're used in active scenarios.
Best Practices
1. Align with Objectives
Ensure scorecards reflect your training goals:
- Sales Methodology: Match your chosen sales framework
- Business Objectives: Support your revenue and growth goals
- buyer Experience: Focus on skills that improve buyer interactions
- Team Development: Address specific skill gaps in your team
2. Keep It Simple
Avoid overly complex scorecards:
- Focused Criteria: 5-8 key criteria per scorecard
- Clear Descriptions: Easy-to-understand evaluation standards
- Consistent Language: Use terminology your team understands
- Actionable Feedback: Provide specific improvement guidance
3. Regular Review
Periodically evaluate and update scorecards:
- Performance Data: Use actual results to refine criteria
- Team Feedback: Incorporate input from your sales team
- Market Changes: Adjust for evolving buyer needs
- Methodology Updates: Update as your sales process evolves
4. Balanced Evaluation
Create comprehensive but fair assessments:
- Multiple Perspectives: Consider different aspects of performance
- Realistic Standards: Set achievable but challenging expectations
- Growth Focus: Emphasize improvement over perfection
- Positive Reinforcement: Highlight strengths alongside areas for improvement
Integration with Analytics
Scorecards feed directly into analytics:
Next Steps
Learn how to integrate scorecards with scenarios:
- Live Call Settings - Set default scorecards for live calls
- Using Scorecards in Scenarios → - Integrate scorecards with training scenarios