A practical map by Seth Woodall

Where does client follow-up disappear?

Map one recurring client follow-up from promise to proof of completion.

Woodall Innovative Business Partners

By Seth Woodall · Updated August 31, 2026

01The promiseWhat does the business routinely tell the client will happen next?02ResponsibilityWhich role is responsible for moving the promise forward?03Next actionWhat is the next visible action that must happen?04The due pointWhen should the action be complete?05The exceptionWhat condition requires escalation or human judgment?06Status visibilityWhere can the responsible people see what is waiting, moving, or blocked?07The proofWhat shows the promise was actually completed?

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Where does client follow-up disappear?

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