THiNK Playbook

Standard Operating Procedures

How we execute key business processes at THiNK

This section contains our standard operating procedures. These will be updated with specific processes as they are developed and refined.

Product Development

Ideation Process

How we come up with new product ideas

  1. Idea Collection

    • Community feedback and feature requests
    • Market research and competitive analysis
    • Internal brainstorming sessions
    • Customer interviews and surveys
  2. Idea Evaluation

    • Impact vs effort assessment
    • Alignment with company strategy
    • Technical feasibility review
    • Resource requirement analysis
  3. Idea Approval

    • Department head review
    • Stakeholder input
    • Executive approval for major features
    • Documentation and communication

Roadmapping

How we plan our product development

  1. Quarterly Planning

    • Review and prioritize approved ideas
    • Resource allocation and capacity planning
    • Timeline estimation and milestone setting
    • Cross-team dependency mapping
  2. Sprint Planning

    • Break down quarterly goals into sprint-sized tasks
    • Assign tasks to team members
    • Define acceptance criteria and deliverables
    • Set up tracking and reporting mechanisms

Development Process

Our agile development methodology

  1. Sprint Structure

    • 2-week sprint cycles
    • Daily stand-ups for progress tracking
    • Sprint reviews and demonstrations
    • Retrospectives for continuous improvement
  2. Quality Assurance

    • Code review requirements
    • Automated testing protocols
    • User acceptance testing procedures
    • Bug tracking and resolution process

Launch Process

How we launch new products and features

  1. Pre-launch Preparation

    • Final testing and quality assurance
    • Documentation and user guides
    • Marketing materials and announcements
    • Support team training
  2. Launch Execution

    • Phased rollout strategy
    • Monitoring and performance tracking
    • User feedback collection
    • Issue escalation procedures
  3. Post-launch Review

    • Performance metrics analysis
    • User adoption and feedback review
    • Lessons learned documentation
    • Next iteration planning

Marketing

Content Creation

Our process for creating marketing materials

  1. Content Planning

    • Editorial calendar development
    • Topic research and validation
    • Audience segmentation and targeting
    • Content format selection
  2. Content Development

    • Writing and design processes
    • Review and approval workflows
    • Brand guidelines adherence
    • SEO optimization techniques
  3. Content Distribution

    • Publishing schedules and platforms
    • Social media promotion strategies
    • Email marketing campaigns
    • Community engagement tactics

Campaign Management

How we plan and execute marketing campaigns

  1. Campaign Planning

    • Objective setting and KPI definition
    • Target audience identification
    • Budget allocation and resource planning
    • Timeline and milestone development
  2. Campaign Execution

    • Asset creation and approval
    • Multi-channel deployment
    • Real-time monitoring and optimization
    • Performance tracking and reporting

Analytics and Reporting

How we track marketing performance

  1. Data Collection

    • Analytics tool setup and configuration
    • Conversion tracking implementation
    • Attribution model development
    • Data quality assurance
  2. Analysis and Insights

    • Regular performance reporting
    • Trend analysis and pattern identification
    • ROI calculation and optimization
    • Actionable recommendation development

Sales

Lead Generation

How we find and qualify new customers

  1. Lead Sources

    • Inbound marketing and content
    • Community engagement and referrals
    • Partnership and collaboration opportunities
    • Direct outreach and networking
  2. Lead Qualification

    • Initial contact and needs assessment
    • Budget and timeline verification
    • Decision-maker identification
    • Opportunity scoring and prioritization

Sales Process

Our step-by-step approach to closing deals

  1. Discovery Phase

    • Needs assessment and pain point identification
    • Solution mapping and value proposition
    • Technical requirements gathering
    • Stakeholder mapping and influence analysis
  2. Proposal Phase

    • Custom solution development
    • Pricing and packaging strategies
    • Proposal creation and presentation
    • Negotiation and objection handling
  3. Closing Phase

    • Contract review and finalization
    • Implementation planning and timeline
    • Onboarding and success planning
    • Handoff to customer success team

Customer Relationship Management

How we manage customer relationships and data

  1. CRM System Management

    • Data entry and maintenance standards
    • Pipeline tracking and forecasting
    • Activity logging and follow-up scheduling
    • Integration with other business systems
  2. Customer Success

    • Onboarding and implementation support
    • Regular check-ins and health monitoring
    • Expansion and upselling opportunities
    • Renewal and retention strategies

Process Improvement

All SOPs are living documents that should be:

  • Reviewed quarterly for accuracy and effectiveness
  • Updated based on team feedback and lessons learned
  • Optimized for efficiency and quality outcomes
  • Communicated clearly to all relevant team members

Team members are encouraged to suggest improvements to any process at any time.

Documentation