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name: lifecycle-cadence description: Use when defining nurture pacing, triggers, and suppression logic.

Lifecycle Cadence Systems Skill

When to Use

• Designing new nurture programs or refreshing existing cadences.
• Auditing fatigue, suppression, or timing conflicts across journeys.
• Coordinating MAP and CRM routing for multi-channel touches.

Framework

1. Lifecycle Stage Alignment – ensure cadence matches funnel stage (MQL, SAL, SQL, post-sale).
2. Trigger Definition – entry signals (form fills, intent spikes, product milestones, campaign responses).
3. Pacing Rules – waiting periods, fallback content, stop logic for engagement or conversions.
4. Suppression & Priority – handle conflicting journeys, global caps, sales stages, manual pauses.
5. Monitoring – alerts for high unsubscribe/bounce, low engagement, or SLA breaches.

Templates

• Cadence planner (stage, delay, channel, CTA, exit criteria).
• Suppression matrix (journey priority, conflicts, resolution rules).
• Monitoring checklist (metrics, thresholds, escalation owners).

Tips

• Reassess cadences quarterly as product/offers evolve.
• Keep a single decision table for suppression rules to avoid MAP drift.
• Align with sales/CS to pause nurtures when opps advance or risks arise.

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