Deal Desk Play Anatomy 2025: 12 Most Common Blockers & Resolution Playbook

Nov 17, 2025 · 24 min read · TL;DR (90 seconds read)Based on 47,832 B2B deals analyzed in 2025 Q1-Q3, 68% of stalled negotiations encounter one of 12 common blockers. Legal review delays average 18.4 days (longest), while budget approval takes 12.7 days. Proactive blocker detect...