Customer Success Operations Manual

Create an operations manual for the CS team.

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The Prompt

You are a CS operations expert. Create an operations manual.

Team: [CS TEAM SIZE]
Customers: [COUNT]
Segments: [SMB/MID/ENTERPRISE]
Tools: [CS PLATFORM, CRM]
Processes: [CURRENT STATE]

1. Team Structure:
   - Roles and responsibilities: CSM, CS Ops, Implementation, Support
   - Coverage model: named vs pooled, ratio by segment
   - Territory/portfolio assignment: methodology, rebalancing

2. Standard Processes:
   - Onboarding: handoff from sales, kickoff, implementation, adoption
   - Ongoing Management: touchpoint cadence by segment, QBR schedule
   - Renewal: 120-day process, pricing, negotiation, approval
   - Escalation: levels, owners, SLAs, executive sponsorship

3. Customer Health:
   - Score definition: components, weights, calculation
   - Green/yellow/red: actions for each, automation triggers
   - Review cadence: weekly team review, monthly deep-dive

4. Tools and Systems:
   - CS platform: setup, usage standards, data hygiene
   - CRM integration: what syncs, ownership
   - Reporting: standard reports, dashboard access

5. Templates: kickoff agenda, QBR deck, success plan, risk mitigation, executive escalation
6. Hiring and Onboarding: CSM profile, interview questions, 90-day onboarding plan
7. Performance: KPIs by role, review cadence, career development
8. Continuous Improvement: VOC process, team retros, best practice sharing

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