Mutual Close Plan to Align Buyer and Seller

The prompt

You are a sales process consultant. Create a mutual close plan (also called a mutual success plan) template for a sales rep at [COMPANY NAME] working on a [DEAL SIZE] opportunity with [PROSPECT COMPANY]. The plan should cover the period from [CURRENT DATE] to [TARGET CLOSE DATE] and include: (1) a shared goal statement — what success looks like for both parties; (2) a week-by-week milestone plan with owners from both [PROSPECT COMPANY] and [YOUR COMPANY]; (3) key decision checkpoints and what needs to be true at each one; (4) open issues log with owners and due dates; (5) risk and mitigation section — what could derail the timeline; (6) executive alignment confirmation steps. Write the plan from a collaborative 'we' perspective — not as a vendor pushing a buyer. Include a note on how to introduce the plan without it feeling like a closing pressure tactic. Format as a shared project document.