GuidePart 3Chapter 9

Process Design

From Lead to Cash

How to design and document the processes that move revenue through the funnel. Lead management, opportunity management, quoting, and handoffs.

50 minutes
4 sections
Learning Objectives
  • Map the lead-to-cash process end-to-end
  • Design stage definitions and exit criteria
  • Establish handoff protocols between teams
  • Document processes for consistency and training
Chapter Sections
9.1

The Lead-to-Cash Process

End-to-end view of the revenue lifecycle.

9.2

Stage Definitions & Exit Criteria

What each stage means and when to advance.

9.3

Handoff Protocols

MQL to SQL, SQL to Opportunity, Won to Onboarding.

9.4

Process Documentation

How to document processes that people actually follow.

Exercises

Process Map

Create a swimlane diagram of your lead-to-cash process.

application

Stage Audit

Review your current opportunity stages - are exit criteria clear and followed?

analysis

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