Onboarding Process and Checklist

Donn Erbert Barrera

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VIRTUA CLIENT ONBOARDING PROCESS & CHECKLIST

Pre-Onboarding Phase (Sales)

Initial Contact and Needs Assessment:
Understand the client's business needs, challenges, and objectives.
Determine the scope of services required.
Proposal and Agreement:
Provide a detailed proposal outlining the scope of services, timelines, costs, and deliverables.
Negotiate terms and finalize the service agreement or contract.
Onboarding Kick-off Meeting: (Sales, Recruitment & Operations)
Schedule a kick-off meeting with key stakeholders from both sides.
Establish communication protocols and points of contact.

Onboarding Phase (Operations)

Detailed Discovery and Process Mapping:
Conduct a thorough discovery session to understand the client's current processes.
Map out the processes to be outsourced, identifying any specific requirements or customizations needed.
Technology Setup and Integration: (IT & Ops)
Determine technology and software requirements.
Set up and integrate necessary systems, ensuring data security and compliance.
Legal and Compliance Checks: (Legal & Ops)
Review and ensure compliance with relevant laws and industry regulations.
Sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and other compliance documents.
Team Assignment and Training: (Recruitment & Ops)
Assign a dedicated team to the client's account.
Train the team on the client's processes, culture, and expectations.
Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): (Ops)
Establish SLAs and KPIs to measure service performance and quality.
Ensure both parties agree on these metrics.
Communication Plan: (Ops)
Set up regular meeting schedules for updates, reviews, and feedback.
Establish a clear escalation path for any issues or concerns.
Documentation: (Ops)
Provide detailed documentation of processes, protocols, and guidelines.
Ensure both parties have access to necessary documents and resources.

Post-Onboarding Phase (Ops & Sales)

Trial Period: (Ops)
Implement a trial period to test processes and workflows.
Make necessary adjustments based on feedback.
Performance Review and Feedback: (Ops)
Conduct an initial performance review against SLAs and KPIs.
Discuss any areas for improvement and plan for adjustments.
Ongoing Support and Relationship Management: (Ops & Sales)
Provide ongoing support and account management.
Continuously look for opportunities to optimize and improve services.
Regular Reporting and Reviews: (Ops)
Implement a schedule for regular reporting on performance, challenges, and successes.
Conduct periodic strategic reviews to align services with evolving client needs.

Continuous Improvement (Ops & Sales)

Seek Feedback for Improvement: (Sales & Ops)
Regularly solicit feedback from the client on service delivery and satisfaction.
Implement a continuous improvement plan to address feedback and enhance services.
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