diff --git a/docs/ACTIVATION_PLAN_30_60_90.md b/docs/ACTIVATION_PLAN_30_60_90.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2c98c62 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/ACTIVATION_PLAN_30_60_90.md @@ -0,0 +1,190 @@ +# SignalGrid 30/60/90 Activation Plan + +## 1) Current State + +SignalGrid is in a **controlled-demo-ready** stage and is positioning as a: +- runtime decision layer, +- Zero Trust orchestration capability, +- for shared-device/mobile frontline environments, +- combining identity + device posture + session context for access decisions. + +### What is ready now +- Narrative and demo framing for runtime decisioning. +- Controlled demo flow suitable for discovery conversations. +- Initial outreach assets and objection themes drafted. + +### What is not validated yet +- No production-ready claims are made. +- No compliance guarantees are made. +- No replacement claim is made against IAM/UEM/ITSM platforms. +- Remediation actions remain simulated unless validated with real integration evidence. + +--- + +## 2) 30-Day Goals (Days 1–30) + +### Primary objective +Start external validation immediately while tightening messaging based on real discovery input. + +### Targets +1. Send first 20 outreach messages to qualified prospects/partners. +2. Book 1–3 discovery calls. +3. Capture top 5 recurring objections and buying criteria. +4. Confirm first integration proof target and acceptance criteria. +5. Produce one concise follow-up artifact for call participants (1-page overview). + +### Exit criteria for day 30 +- Outreach activity is consistent (not ad hoc). +- At least one live discovery conversation completed. +- Clear short list of integration proof requirements documented. + +--- + +## 3) 60-Day Goals (Days 31–60) + +### Primary objective +Convert early discovery into one concrete technical credibility signal. + +### Targets +1. Complete one integration proof-of-concept path. +2. Refine demo sequence using discovery objections and language. +3. Document 3 scenario-based decision outcomes (allow/deny/unknown) using external posture signals. +4. Identify at least one serious design-partner candidate. + +### Exit criteria for day 60 +- Integration proof demonstrates ingestion of at least one real posture source. +- Messaging is updated with explicit “what we are / what we are not” boundaries. +- At least one design-partner conversation reaches next-step planning. + +--- + +## 4) 90-Day Goals (Days 61–90) + +### Primary objective +Run a constrained design-partner/pilot evaluation with clear evidence output. + +### Targets +1. Execute one constrained pilot/design-partner evaluation scope. +2. Produce one proof artifact (demo evidence package, case note, integration evidence, or signed interest). +3. Define go/no-go criteria for post-pilot expansion. +4. Create a prioritized backlog of product and integration improvements from pilot feedback. + +### Exit criteria for day 90 +- At least one external proof artifact exists and can be shared with qualified prospects. +- Decision made: continue current motion, narrow focus, or pivot segment/integration emphasis. + +--- + +## 5) Weekly Operating Cadence + +### Monday (Plan) +- Review prior week metrics. +- Confirm outreach targets for the week. +- Choose one messaging or demo refinement objective. + +### Tuesday–Wednesday (Execution) +- Send outreach messages. +- Run discovery calls. +- Capture objections, language, and integration asks. + +### Thursday (Build + Validate) +- Progress integration proof tasks. +- Update demo script based on discovery findings. + +### Friday (Synthesize + Decide) +- Publish weekly scorecard. +- Record risks, blockers, and decisions. +- Set next-week priorities and owner commitments. + +--- + +## 6) Outreach Targets + +### ICP emphasis +- Security, identity, and IT operators supporting frontline/shared-device environments. +- Teams managing identity and device posture fragmentation across multiple systems. + +### 30-day outreach targets +- 20 outbound messages sent. +- 1–3 discovery calls booked. +- At least 10 meaningful response datapoints (positive, neutral, or objection-based). + +### Message discipline +- Lead with runtime decision-gap problem. +- Avoid claims of replacing IAM/UEM/ITSM. +- Invite feedback on real operational blockers. + +--- + +## 7) First Integration Proof Recommendation + +### Recommended first proof +**Microsoft Intune / Entra ID posture proof** + +### Why this first +- Strong fit with shared/mobile frontline environment use cases. +- Clear posture signal source for decisioning. +- High credibility gain with minimal proof scope. + +### Minimal proof flow +1. Device identifier submitted to SignalGrid decision flow. +2. Intune/Entra posture/compliance state looked up. +3. SignalGrid decision input combines identity + posture + session context. +4. Decision result returned as allow / deny / unknown. + +### Scope guardrails +- Do not position as full production integration. +- Keep remediation actions simulated unless specifically validated. + +--- + +## 8) Success Metrics + +### Activity metrics +- Outreach messages sent per week. +- Discovery calls booked and completed. +- Follow-up artifact delivery rate. + +### Learning metrics +- Number of recurring objections captured. +- Number of messaging refinements applied. +- Number of integration requirements confirmed by prospects. + +### Evidence metrics +- Integration proof milestone completion. +- Design-partner progression stage. +- Existence of shareable proof artifact by day 90. + +--- + +## 9) Kill/Pivot Signals + +Trigger reassessment if 2+ conditions persist for two consecutive review cycles: + +1. Outreach conversion remains near zero despite message iteration. +2. Discovery calls consistently indicate no meaningful pain in target segment. +3. Integration proof cannot be completed within constrained scope. +4. Core objection repeatedly becomes “existing tools already solve this fully” without rebuttal traction. +5. No design-partner path emerges after sustained outreach and demo iteration. + +### Pivot options +- Narrow target segment further. +- Shift first integration proof target. +- Reframe value proposition around strongest validated use case. + +--- + +## 10) Owner Checklist + +### Weekly checklist +- [ ] Outreach target count set and executed. +- [ ] Discovery insights logged within 24 hours. +- [ ] Objection tracker updated. +- [ ] Integration proof next task assigned. +- [ ] Demo/messaging delta documented. +- [ ] Friday scorecard published. + +### Monthly checkpoint checklist +- [ ] 30/60/90 milestones reviewed against exit criteria. +- [ ] Risks and assumptions updated. +- [ ] Go/hold/pivot decision recorded with rationale.