Biology of Business

Concept · Sales & Marketing Frameworks

MEDDIC / MEDDPICC

Origin: Jack Napoli / PTC (1990s)

By Alex Denne

Biological Parallel

Male peacocks don't court every female—peahens assess tail symmetry, eyespot count, display vigor, parasite load, territory quality, and competitor presence before mating. This multi-criteria evaluation (Metrics, Economic buyer, Decision criteria, Decision process, Identify pain, Champion) prevents wasted reproductive investment on low-fitness opportunities. MEDDIC qualification mirrors sexual selection: verify multiple costly signals before committing scarce resources.