Process #2Core Operating Framework

Client Onboarding

How newly closed clients are set up, granted access, and guided to their first breakthrough.

Process HealthTarget > 80%
71%composite score
End-to-End Cycle Time
8 dayslead time

From trigger to completion handoff

Client NPS Score
8.2 / 10

Primary unit economics indicator

Founder InvolvementTarget < 5%
8%of weekly hours

✓ Delegated to Tom Reynolds

🎯 Process Purpose

Deliver time-to-first-value within 7 days while establishing communication cadences and data access.

📥 Process Inputs

Signed contract, client project lead details, initial environment credentials.

📤 Process Outputs

Configured MARS-OS workspace, team kickoff completed, 30-day roadmap approved.

Execution Architecture

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Process Steps Flow(5 total steps)

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1⚡ Automated
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Automated Workspace Provisioning

Provision dedicated Supabase instance, Slack Connect channel, and shared Notion dashboard.

TRTom Reynolds
5m work+10m wait
2👤 Manual
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Operational Baseline Questionnaire

Client completes asynchronous audit of team capacity, core tools, and current KPI measurement methods.

TRTom Reynolds
15m work+48h wait
3✨ AI-Assisted
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AI Gap & Opportunity Synthesis

Analyze questionnaire data to identify highest ROI automation opportunities and process bottlenecks.

AI Opportunity

Instant Gap Analysis & Benchmarking

ERElena Rostova
20m work+15m wait
4👤 Manual
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Kickoff Strategy & Alignment Call

Live 60-minute strategy call with founder and core leads to finalize priority focus and milestone roadmaps.

TRTom Reynolds
60m work+24h wait
5⚙️ Semi-Auto
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Onboarding Health Review & Signoff

Confirm client has completed first workflow milestone and record NPS score for onboarding phase.

TRTom Reynolds
20m work+2h wait
Active Steps5 Steps
Touch Time2.0 hrs
Queue / Delay Time3.1 days
AI & Auto Leverage60%
💡Related Operational InsightSOP-002

Client onboarding cycle time spikes when documents are scattered across shared drives. Build a structured data foundation first.

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