Reference Ops

Reference Operations Skill

When to Use

• Running reference matching, scheduling, and follow-up processes.
• Auditing reference utilization, fatigue, and consent records.
• Reporting on advocacy impact for sales leadership.

Framework

1. Request Intake – standardize forms, qualification criteria, and SLA expectations per deal stage.
2. Matching Logic – map requests to advocates by persona, industry, use case, language, and availability.
3. Logistics & Compliance – schedule calls, provide briefing docs, capture approvals, and log NDAs.
4. Post-call Workflow – collect feedback from both parties, update CRM entries, and issue rewards.
5. Analytics & Governance – monitor utilization, fatigue thresholds, and gaps by segment.

Templates