Client Onboarding
Client engagement kickoff and onboarding processes
Overview
Standard processes for onboarding new clients, from contract signature through successful engagement launch.
Onboarding Phases
Phase 1: Pre-Kickoff (Days 1-3)
Contract signed
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Delivery team assignment
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Client welcome email
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Data collection request
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Kickoff scheduling
Phase 2: Kickoff (Day 4-7)
Kickoff meeting
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Stakeholder introductions
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Scope confirmation
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Communication cadence set
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First milestone planning
Phase 3: Technical Setup (Week 2)
System access provisioning
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Tool configuration
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Documentation access
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Reporting setup
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Monitoring activation (if applicable)
Onboarding by Service Type
| Service |
Key Onboarding Elements |
Timeline |
| vCISO/vCTO |
Executive meetings, org chart, current initiatives |
1-2 weeks |
| Compliance |
Framework scope, evidence inventory, timeline |
1-2 weeks |
| Assessment |
Data collection, interview schedule, tool access |
3-5 days |
| Managed Services |
Monitoring setup, escalation paths, SLAs |
1-2 weeks |
Client Welcome Package
| Document |
Purpose |
| Welcome letter |
Engagement confirmation |
| Team roster |
Who they'll work with |
| Communication guide |
How to reach us |
| Portal access |
Self-service resources |
| First 30 days |
What to expect |
Success Metrics
| Metric |
Target |
| Time to kickoff |
<5 business days |
| Data collection complete |
100% before Day 10 |
| Client satisfaction at Day 30 |
4.5+/5 |
| First deliverable on-time |
100% |