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title: "Start using Gong Forecast"
slug: "start-using-gong-forecast"
updated: 2026-02-25T13:55:38Z
published: 2026-02-25T13:55:38Z
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.gong.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Start using Gong Forecast

> **Who can use this**: Any team member
> 
> **Available on**: Gong Forecast

> **Where to go:**Revenue > Forecast

Congratulations on getting Gong Forecast!

Here are our recommendations for the best way to get your team forecasting with Gong.

## Week 1 - Hit the ground running

| Everyone | Learn about it! Have everyone complete the relevant learning module: - [Gong Forecast for Sellers](https://academy.gong.io/gong-forecasting-for-sellers?reg=1) (30 min) - [Gong Forecast for Frontline Managers](https://academy.gong.io/gong-forecasting-for-frontline-managers) (30 min) |
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| Managers | Have a Gong Forecast kickoff meeting to set expectations. - Emphasize the importance of forecasting to the business including company growth, funding, valuation, and so on - Every rep must [populate their forecast](/v1/docs/forecast-update-your-forecast) in Gong before EOD Friday every week - There will be an all-team review of the Gong Forecast board every Monday - Understand that week 1 will likely be a “best guess forecast” and that you'll continue to refine the process from there - Set aside 30 minutes during this kickoff to complete Gong Academy training (links above) |
| Everyone | ![point-icon.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/2837c190-3ec8-4120-9116-6d427e774667/Images/Documentation/24971218651661.png) Reps and managers submit their first weekly forecast |

## Week 2 - Understand the reality behind your numbers

| Managers | Host your first weekly forecast review meeting out of Gong Forecast. - Gather feedback about what went well, what didn’t, and where the team needs help using Gong Forecast - [Look at the week 1 forecast](/v1/docs/analyze-drill-into-your-forecast-numbers) and start isolating specific deals |
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| Reps | Did a deal change mid-week? Identify that change and document the impact right away in Gong Forecast. It’ll save you time at the end of the week! |
| Everyone | ![point-icon.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/2837c190-3ec8-4120-9116-6d427e774667/Images/Documentation/24971218651661.png) Reps and managers enter their second weekly forecast. |

## Week 3 - Have more productive forecast meetings

| Managers | Drive your weekly forecast meeting exclusively out of Gong Forecast. Zero in on: - Deals with warnings - The delta between the deal rollup and what reps called - Week over week movements - Strategic next steps needed to get deals over the finish line |
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| Everyone | ![point-icon.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/2837c190-3ec8-4120-9116-6d427e774667/Images/Documentation/24971218651661.png) Reps and managers enter their third weekly forecast |

## Week 4 - Feel confident in the validity of your numbers and report on the big picture

| Managers | Review their team’s [Gong Progress](/v1/docs/analyze-monitor-forecast-trends) page to inform leadership update |
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| Managers | Bring Gong Forecast into CxO Forecast Review |
| Managers | Take a pulse on forecasting accuracy gearing up for your next month |
| Everyone | ![point-icon.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/2837c190-3ec8-4120-9116-6d427e774667/Images/Documentation/24971218651661.png) Reps and managers enter their first monthly forecast |

Any team member can access this feature if they have the required permissions.

Gong’s full Forecast package for next-level forecasting and revenue optimization. Access to features depends on your [company’s plan and your assigned seat](/v1/docs/plans-and-seats).