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| Motion | Declared output | Declared resource | Maturity cutoff | Central ratio | Decision use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-serve | Collected contribution | Marketing and product growth cost | 30 days after entry | 1.8 | Monitor low-touch scale |
| Sales-led | Collected contribution | Marketing and selling cost | 90 days after opportunity | 1.4 | Review capacity and payback |
| Partner-assisted | Collected contribution | Partner fee, support, and acquisition cost | 120 days after contract | 1.1 | Review route economics |
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What is go-to-market efficiency? The denominator across growth and capacity
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