Workflow Lanes

Structured paths for every repeatable process

Every lane includes: trigger · required inputs · steps · owner · checklist · approval rule · final output.

What every lane includes
1Trigger

What starts the process

2Required inputs

Docs, CRM fields, context

3Steps

Ordered workflow actions

4Owner

Who is accountable

5Checklist

Executable task list

6Approval rule

When sign-off is required

7Final output

Published SOP or report

Onboarding Lane

Published onboarding SOP + checklist
Trigger

../onboarding-lane/index.html

Required inputs

New hire start date or customer closed-won in HubSpot

Owner

CRM notes · signed contract · HR profile

Approval rule

['Kickoff checklist', 'Tool access', 'Training plan', 'Manager review']

Final output

CS Manager if blocked > 48h

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Approval Lane

Approved record with full history
Trigger

../approval-lane/index.html

Required inputs

Budget, vendor, content, or policy request submitted

Owner

Request details · SOW · budget line

Approval rule

['Submit request', 'Auto-route by amount', 'Review criteria check', 'Audit log entry']

Final output

VP required if >$20k

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Handoff Lane

Structured handoff summary
Trigger

../handoff-lane/index.html

Required inputs

Owner change on account, project, or deal

Owner

Background · commitments · open issues

Approval rule

['Summarize context', 'Flag blockers & risks', 'Assign next owner', 'Accept handoff']

Final output

Receiving lead confirms

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Support Lane

Updated escalation SOP
Trigger

../support-lane/index.html

Required inputs

Ticket escalated or SLA at risk

Owner

Ticket history · customer tier · prior escalations

Approval rule

['Triage checklist', 'Escalate by severity', 'Customer update', 'SOP update rec']

Final output

Eng if P1 > 4h

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Reporting Lane

Weekly ops report draft
Trigger

../reporting-lane/index.html

Required inputs

Weekly ops cadence or project milestone

Owner

Slack updates · Asana · Jira · meeting notes

Approval rule

['Collect signals', 'Draft report sections', 'Review with owners', 'Distribute']

Final output

Ops director for leadership rollup

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