> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.thread.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Implementation Tab

> Master the Implementation Tab—your command center for reviewing and executing customer actions

## Overview

The Implementation Tab is where CSMs spend most of their time. It's your workspace for reviewing AI-generated action drafts, making edits, and executing actions that reach customers.

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## Navigating the Implementation Tab

### Tab Location

From any account:

1. Click account name in accounts list
2. Navigate to **"Implementation"** tab (alongside Timeline, Details, etc.)

### What You See

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Action List" icon="list">
    All actions for this account, grouped by milestone
  </Card>

  <Card title="Status Filters" icon="filter">
    Filter by pending, ready, executed, completed
  </Card>

  <Card title="Milestone Groups" icon="layer-group">
    Actions organized under their parent milestone
  </Card>

  <Card title="Quick Actions" icon="bolt">
    Execute, edit, skip, reschedule from list view
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## Action States

Actions progress through these states:

```
pending → ready → review_pending → executed → completed
```

| State              | What It Means                         | CSM Action Required        |
| ------------------ | ------------------------------------- | -------------------------- |
| **Pending**        | Trigger hasn't fired yet              | Wait for scheduled time    |
| **Ready**          | Draft generated, needs review         | Review and execute         |
| **Review Pending** | You requested regeneration            | Review new draft           |
| **Executed**       | Sent to customer                      | Wait for customer response |
| **Completed**      | Customer responded or CSM marked done | None (move to next)        |

***

## Action Review Workflow

### Step 1: Review AI-Generated Draft

When an action reaches "ready" status:

1. Click action to expand details
2. Review generated content:
   * Email subject and body
   * Form fields and instructions
   * Document request details
   * Meeting agenda
3. Check for accuracy:
   * ✅ Correct customer name and details
   * ✅ Appropriate tone and language
   * ✅ Relevant content for this customer
   * ✅ No placeholder text or errors

<Tip>
  AI drafts are usually 80-90% correct. Your job is to add the final 10-20% that makes it perfect for this specific customer.
</Tip>

### Step 2: Edit (If Needed)

Click **"Edit"** to customize:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Email Actions">
    **Edit:**

    * Subject line
    * Email body (rich text editor)
    * Recipients (to/cc/bcc)
    * Variables (auto-replaced at send time)

    **Common edits:**

    * Add customer-specific examples
    * Reference previous conversations
    * Adjust timeline or deadlines
    * Include relevant resources
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Form Actions">
    **Edit:**

    * Intro text
    * Field labels and placeholders
    * Required vs optional fields
    * Completion message

    **Common edits:**

    * Simplify or add fields
    * Clarify instructions
    * Add examples
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Document Requests">
    **Edit:**

    * Document names and descriptions
    * Required vs optional
    * Instructions and examples
    * File type restrictions

    **Common edits:**

    * Add specific format requirements
    * Provide template files
    * Clarify purpose
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Meeting Actions">
    **Edit:**

    * Meeting agenda
    * Duration
    * Attendees
    * Preparation instructions

    **Common edits:**

    * Customize agenda for this customer
    * Add relevant resources
    * Set expectations
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

### Step 3: Regenerate (Optional)

If the draft needs major changes:

1. Click **"Regenerate"**
2. Add instructions: "Make it more casual," "Add urgency," "Focus on technical aspects"
3. AI generates new draft with your guidance
4. Review new version
5. Repeat if needed

<Info>
  Regeneration uses the same customer context plus your instructions. It doesn't remember previous regeneration attempts, so be specific!
</Info>

### Step 4: Execute

When you're satisfied with the content:

1. Click **"Execute"** button

2. Confirm execution (cannot be undone)

3. Thread processes the action:
   * **Email:** Sent via email system
   * **Form:** Created in customer portal
   * **Document:** Upload interface appears in portal
   * **Meeting:** Scheduling link activated
   * **Slack:** Message posted to channel

4. Action state changes to "executed"

5. Customer receives/sees the action

<Warning>
  Execution is irreversible. Double-check everything before clicking Execute!
</Warning>

### Step 5: Track Completion

Monitor customer responses:

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Auto-Completing Actions">
    These actions auto-complete when customer responds:

    * **Forms:** Complete when submitted
    * **Documents:** Complete when uploaded
    * **Slack:** Complete when posted (optional manual)

    You'll receive notification when completed.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Manual-Completing Actions">
    These require CSM to mark complete:

    * **Emails:** Mark done after customer replies or time passes
    * **Meetings:** Mark done after call happens
    * **Manual actions:** Mark done when you complete the task

    To mark complete:

    1. Click action
    2. Click "Mark as Complete"
    3. Add completion note (optional)
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

***

## Batch Operations

Work more efficiently by handling multiple actions:

### Filtering for Efficiency

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="By Status">
    Filter to see only:

    * Ready (needs review)
    * Executed (track responses)
    * Pending (scheduled)
    * Completed (done)

    Focus on "Ready" to see what needs your attention now.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="By Milestone">
    Collapse/expand milestones:

    * Hide completed milestones
    * Focus on current phase
    * Preview upcoming actions

    Helps avoid overwhelm when accounts have 20+ actions.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="By Action Type">
    Filter by:

    * Send Email
    * Request Docs
    * Collect Info
    * Schedule Meeting
    * Slack Message

    Useful for batch-processing similar actions.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

### Quick Actions

From the action list view:

* **Execute:** Click lightning bolt icon
* **Edit:** Click pencil icon
* **Skip:** Click skip icon
* **Reschedule:** Click calendar icon

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## Advanced Features

### Action Notes

Add internal notes to actions:

**Use cases:**

* Document why you skipped an action
* Note customer feedback
* Track issues or blockers
* Leave context for other CSMs

**How:**

1. Click action
2. Scroll to "Notes" section
3. Add note with timestamp
4. Save

Notes are internal-only (customers don't see them).

### Action History

View execution and edit history:

**What's tracked:**

* When action was created
* When draft was generated
* Edit timestamps and who edited
* Execution timestamp
* Completion timestamp

### Custom Actions

Add actions not in the template:

**When to add:**

* Customer-specific requirement
* Follow-up needed
* Edge case

**How:**

1. Navigate to milestone
2. Click "Add Custom Action"
3. Select action type
4. Configure content and triggers
5. Save

Custom actions behave like template actions once created.

***

## Common Workflows

### Daily CSM Routine

<Steps>
  <Step title="Morning Review (15 min)">
    1. Open Implementation Tab
    2. Filter to "Ready" actions across all accounts
    3. Scan for urgent actions (meetings, time-sensitive)
    4. Prioritize by customer ARR or risk level
  </Step>

  <Step title="Action Execution (1-2 hours)">
    1. Review top-priority actions
    2. Edit for personalization
    3. Execute in batches
    4. Track executions in CRM/notes
  </Step>

  <Step title="Customer Response Check (30 min)">
    1. Filter to "Executed" actions
    2. Check for customer responses
    3. Mark actions complete
    4. Follow up on delays
  </Step>

  <Step title="Planning (15 min)">
    1. Review "Pending" actions
    2. Check upcoming triggers
    3. Prepare for next day's actions
    4. Identify potential blocks
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Weekly CSM Routine

<Steps>
  <Step title="Account Health Review">
    Check each active account:

    * Milestone progress
    * Action completion rates
    * Customer engagement
    * Blockers or risks
  </Step>

  <Step title="Template Feedback">
    Note patterns:

    * Which actions always need editing?
    * Which actions get skipped?
    * Where do customers get stuck?
    * What's missing?

    Share feedback with template owner for improvements.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upcoming Milestones">
    Prepare for milestones starting next week:

    * Review milestone actions
    * Gather customer context
    * Pre-write personalization notes
    * Schedule meetings in advance
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## Troubleshooting

### "Action Draft Not Generated"

**Problem:** Action is "ready" but no draft content

**Solutions:**

1. Check if OpenAI API is working (system-wide issue)
2. Click "Regenerate" to retry
3. Manually write content if urgent
4. Report to support if persistent

### "Customer Hasn't Completed Action"

**Problem:** Form/document request executed but customer hasn't responded

**Solutions:**

1. Check customer portal—is action visible?
2. Send reminder email (manually)
3. Reach out via Slack if connected
4. Schedule call to complete together if blocking
5. Extend deadline if not urgent

### "Wrong Content Generated"

**Problem:** AI draft doesn't match customer situation

**Solutions:**

1. Edit draft with correct info
2. Add more customer context to account notes
3. Use "Regenerate" with specific instructions
4. Report pattern to support (helps improve AI)

### "Action Executed by Mistake"

**Problem:** Accidentally clicked Execute on wrong action

**Solutions:**

1. Immediately email customer: "Please disregard previous email"
2. Send corrected version manually
3. Mark original as complete (with note)
4. There's no "undo"—be careful with Execute button!

***

## Best Practices

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Review Promptly" icon="clock">
    Check "Ready" actions within 24 hours of generation
  </Card>

  <Card title="Personalize Always" icon="user">
    Add customer-specific details to every action
  </Card>

  <Card title="Track Completion" icon="check">
    Mark actions complete as soon as customer responds
  </Card>

  <Card title="Note Everything" icon="note-sticky">
    Use action notes to document decisions and context
  </Card>

  <Card title="Batch Similar Actions" icon="layer-group">
    Execute similar actions together for efficiency
  </Card>

  <Card title="Plan Ahead" icon="calendar">
    Review pending actions to prepare for next week
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Handoff Process" icon="handshake" href="/csm-guide/accounts/handoff-process">
    Understand AE-to-CSM handoff workflow
  </Card>

  <Card title="Action Types" icon="bolt" href="/csm-guide/templates/action-types">
    Deep dive into each action type
  </Card>

  <Card title="Automation" icon="robot" href="/csm-guide/automation/action-execution">
    Learn how action triggers work
  </Card>

  <Card title="Best Practices" icon="star" href="/csm-guide/templates/best-practices">
    Optimize your action execution workflow
  </Card>
</CardGroup>