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CIO & CTO
Define system ownership, integration requirements and governance for connected operations.
CONNECTED WORKFLOW
- 1Source recordCapture the source context
- 2Field mappingCheck the supporting evidence
- 3Validation rulesResolve the handoff
- 4ReconciliationReview the next decision
THE DECISION THIS SUPPORTS
Evaluate the operating model behind the integration.
Review data ownership, permissions and exception recovery as well as connectivity. Make the scope of each automated handoff explicit before rollout.
Map the system responsibilities
Identify the source of truth for customer, employee, project and financial records. Agree which system owns each change before designing the integration.
Preserve business meaning
Map statuses, identifiers and required fields with the teams using them. A technically successful transfer is not sufficient if the receiving workflow interprets the record differently.
Connect controlled handoffs
Define the prerequisite, trigger and receiving process for each integration. Keep exception handling visible so incomplete records do not silently move downstream.
Review access by role
Discuss the information each role needs and the actions it may perform. Validate permissions against the intended operating model during implementation.
Govern AI-assisted decisions
Keep source evidence and assumptions available alongside recommendations. Retain human ownership for staffing, employee and commercial decisions.
Handle exceptions deliberately
Plan how failed or incomplete handoffs are identified, assigned and resolved. Agree the recovery process and operating responsibilities as part of integration design.
Evaluate the Salesforce context
Review how customer and opportunity records connect with services workflows. Confirm the required platform configuration, integration scope and implementation responsibilities.
Roll out a usable operating model
Start with a defined workflow and accountable business owners. Validate data quality and user understanding before extending automation across more teams.
WORKFLOW DESIGN
Keep the next team connected.
Start with one cio & cto workflow. Agree the source records, accountable owners and approval rules before expanding the scope.
- Start with the decision. Identify the accountable team and the information it needs.
- Map the handoff. Confirm which systems hold the source records and which steps need approval.
- Test an exception. Walk through missing information or a changed requirement before agreeing the rollout scope.
- Agree the review. Define how the team will measure progress and correct issues.
CONTINUE EXPLORING
Explore the capabilities in detail.
Use these sections to review the workflows most relevant to your team.
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