Define the handoff trigger
Specify the business event that starts delivery. A signed agreement, an approved scope or a recorded payment may be the trigger, depending on your process. Avoid treating an enthusiastic email as a confirmed commitment unless the business has explicitly chosen that rule.
Create a consistent handoff packet
Include the agreed scope, customer contacts, open questions and relevant dates. Keep each item connected to its source. AI can prepare a summary, but the person approving the handoff should verify that the summary matches what was actually agreed.
Require acceptance
The receiving person should confirm that the handoff is usable or return it with missing information. A notification alone does not establish acceptance. Store the state so sales and delivery can both see who owns the next action.
Improve the shared process
Look for repeated missing fields or unclear commitments. Fix the source process rather than endlessly asking the agent to infer missing context. A custom application can make the handoff explicit; a connector workflow can work well when the necessary records already exist in current tools.
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