High Conflict Institute
Customer Journey Map

From Keynote Audience to Annual Partner

The complete journey from first hearing Megan speak to becoming a long term organizational transformation partner

Conference / Event
Day 0
Lead Capture
Week 1
Free Assessment
Week 2
Discovery Call
Week 3
Onboard
Month 1
Year 1 Partner
Months 2-12
Expand & Renew
Year 2+

What Happens

A decision maker (CHRO, VP of HR, General Counsel, or COO) attends a SHRM conference, HR summit, or industry event where Megan delivers "The 5% Problem" signature keynote. For 45 to 60 minutes, they experience a visceral realization: the 5% of high conflict individuals in their organization are driving 80% of their HR nightmares.

Touchpoints

  • Keynote presentation (live or virtual)
  • Conference program listing and speaker bio
  • Event app or conference materials
  • "It's All Your Fault!" podcast discovery
  • Word of mouth from a colleague who attended
The 5% Problem: Signature Keynote Book Megan for Your Event

What They're Thinking

  • "That describes exactly what we are dealing with"
  • "I can name those 5% people right now"
  • "We have been handling this all wrong"
  • "I need to know more about those frameworks"
Urgency
300+
Avg Audience Size
15-20%
Scan QR / Take Card
45-60
Qualified Leads
$0
Cost to HCI

What Happens

Within 48 hours of the keynote, leads receive a personalized follow up sequence. The key asset: a free 10 question Conflict Readiness Assessment that gives them an immediate snapshot of their organization's vulnerability. This is the bridge from inspiration to action.

Touchpoints

  • Post-event email with assessment link
  • QR code from keynote slides
  • LinkedIn connection and message
  • Free resource download (BIFF at Work chapter)
  • Podcast episode recommendation
Take the Conflict Readiness Assessment

What They're Thinking

  • "Let me see how bad our situation really is"
  • "This feels like a professional approach, not a pitch"
  • "I want to share this with my HR director"
  • "The assessment results confirmed my suspicion"
Trust
60%
Open Rate
35%
Take Assessment
15-20
Hot Leads
$0
Cost to HCI

What Happens

Leads who complete the free assessment and score in the "at risk" or "critical" zones receive an automated invitation to book a complimentary 30 minute assessment debrief with Megan or a senior consultant. This call reviews their results and opens the conversation about organizational transformation.

Touchpoints

  • Assessment results email with score breakdown
  • Calendar booking link for debrief call
  • Custom cost calculator showing their annual conflict cost
  • Case study relevant to their industry
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What They're Thinking

  • "Our score is lower than I expected"
  • "This cost calculator is eye opening"
  • "I need to make a case to leadership"
  • "A free debrief call seems low risk"
Urgency
40%
Book Debrief Call
8-10
Discovery Calls
85%
Show Rate
$0
Cost to HCI

What Happens

The discovery call follows a four step framework: (1) Pain Mapping to surface the real organizational cost, (2) Calculator Reveal showing their specific annual conflict number, (3) Assessment Offer presenting the $9K Conflict Readiness Assessment as a low risk entry point that credits 100% toward an annual partnership, and (4) Package Presentation matching their pain to the right annual tier. This is not a sales pitch; it is a diagnostic conversation.

Touchpoints

  • 30 minute Zoom discovery call
  • Personalized conflict cost calculation
  • $9K Assessment offer (credits toward annual partnership)
  • Tier recommendation with ROI projection
  • Proposal document within 24 hours
  • Follow up call with stakeholders if needed
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What They're Thinking

  • "The ROI makes the business case for me"
  • "Starting with the assessment feels low risk"
  • "I can present this to my CFO with real numbers"
  • "The annual model makes more sense than one off"
Confidence
40-50%
Close Rate
4-5
New Partners / Event
$42K-$150K
Annual Contract
2-3 wks
Avg Sales Cycle

What Happens

New partners experience a structured 30 day onboarding that immediately demonstrates value. Week 1 is the full Conflict Readiness Assessment (40 questions, 8 dimensions). Weeks 2 to 3 deliver the diagnostic results and implementation roadmap. Week 4 launches the first workshop or keynote. Partners see results before the second invoice arrives.

Touchpoints

  • Welcome call with dedicated account lead
  • Full 40 question Conflict Readiness Assessment
  • Executive briefing on assessment results
  • Custom 12 month implementation calendar
  • First keynote or half day workshop delivered
  • Access to HCI content library and resources

What They're Thinking

  • "This is more thorough than I expected"
  • "The assessment revealed things we did not see"
  • "My team is already talking about the first workshop"
  • "I feel like we have a real partner here"
Satisfaction
100%
Onboarding Completion
30 Days
Time to First Win
9.2/10
Target NPS
2+
Internal Champions Created

What Happens

Throughout Year 1, the partnership delivers consistent value through a cadence of keynotes, workshops, coaching calls, and strategic check ins. Quarterly reviews track progress against the baseline assessment. By Month 6, measurable improvements in complaint volume, turnover, and management confidence are documented. The annual relationship transforms from "training vendor" to "embedded strategic partner."

Touchpoints

  • Monthly or bi-weekly coaching calls
  • Quarterly keynotes and workshops
  • Quarterly Conflict Readiness re-assessment
  • Executive briefing with trend analysis
  • Custom content development for internal use
  • Priority email and phone support

What They're Thinking

  • "HR complaints are down 25% since we started"
  • "Managers are actually using the BIFF framework"
  • "The quarterly data makes it easy to justify renewal"
  • "Other departments are asking for training too"
Loyalty
25-30%
Complaint Reduction
15-20%
Turnover Improvement
3-5x
Measured ROI
85%+
Renewal Rate Target

What Happens

Year 2+ is where the real compounding begins. Partners renew and upgrade to higher tiers. Internal champions become certified HCI trainers through the certification program, allowing the organization to scale conflict management without ongoing HCI delivery. The organization becomes a case study and referral source. Some partners expand to include certification tracks ($5K to $15K per person), executive leadership retreats ($25K to $50K), multi-site rollouts, and custom LMS content development.

Expansion Paths

  • Tier upgrade (Foundation to Growth, Growth to Enterprise)
  • Internal trainer certification program ($5K to $15K per person)
  • Multi-site or multi-division rollout
  • Executive leadership retreat add on ($25K to $50K)
  • Custom course development for their LMS
  • Speaking referrals to peer organizations

Revenue Growth per Partner

Year 1
$42K-$72K
$42K-$72K
Year 2
$72K-$120K
$72K-$120K
Year 3
$100K-$175K
$100K-$175K
Year 4+
$150K-$250K+
$150K-$250K+
85%
Renewal Rate
40%
Upgrade Rate
2-3
Referrals Per Partner
$250K+
Lifetime Value
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Microsoft
Boston Children's Hospital
U.S. Navy
Progressive Insurance
Duke Energy
Scottish Parliament
Israeli Knesset
AFCC
AAML
IOA
Primo Brands
Commonwealth Bank
Arizona State University
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Conflict Readiness Assessment

10 question diagnostic that reveals your organization's vulnerability to high conflict situations and scores your readiness across key dimensions.

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Conflict Cost Calculator

See the real annual cost of unmanaged conflict in your organization. Input your numbers and get a personalized ROI projection for HCI partnership.

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