Glossary Term

Next Action

The specific follow-up step assigned to a lead, with an owner and timing.

In Practice

A CRM record without a next action becomes storage. A record with a next action becomes part of a working follow-up rhythm.

Related Terms

  • follow-up-leak
  • lead-routing
  • nurture-discipline

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