Growth processes often combine channel depth, experimentation, measurement and cross-functional judgement. The stages need enough detail to distinguish a recruiter screen from a case discussion.
A process you can configure
Use the following as a working sequence, then adapt it to the companies and conversations in front of you.
- Record channel or growth-area focus for each stage
- Give practical exercises a named brief and deadline
- Keep product, sales and leadership conversations in the same timeline
Keep the system workable
Keep one clear record for the opportunity, its current stage, the people involved and the next action. That gives you enough structure to return to the search without adding ceremony.
Candidate keeps this context together so a useful update after an application, conversation or exercise does not need to be copied across several tools.