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

• Reference request form template.
• Matching matrix (request attributes → advocate tags).
• Follow-up checklist and feedback survey.

Tips

• Integrate with CRM to auto-create tasks and close the loop with reps.
• Flag overused advocates and rotate in new voices regularly.
• Share monthly scorecards with GTM teams to highlight wins and needs.

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