📋 Step-by-Step Guide to Book a Trustee Meeting Using Outlook Calendar
🌟 Important Notes Before Booking:
- You must have calendar access for the trustee.
- If not, request access manually from the specific trustee.
- Always book meetings in Eastern Time (Ontario Time), regardless of the client or trustee’s location.
- Ensure you check the trustee’s availability properly before booking.
🛠Steps to Book a Trustee Meeting:
Step 1: Retrieve the Client File
- Open MS Teams → Go to the ‘HPI Bookings’ group.
- Find and download the client file assigned for booking.
(📸 Reference Screenshot from Teams shown in original Word file)
Step 2: Check Existing Bookings
- Before calling the client:
- Copy the client’s Email ID.
- Search in CRM (LeadSquared) to check if the meeting is already booked.
- If already booked:
→ No further action needed. - If fresh:
→ Proceed to call the client.
Step 3: Call the Client
- Use CloudTalk to contact the client.
- Confirm:
- Client’s availability.
- Trustee’s availability on Outlook Calendar.
Step 4: Book the Slot on Outlook Calendar
- Open Outlook Calendar.
- Select an available slot matching the client’s and trustee’s availability.
- Create a New Event with the following details:
- Title: Client Name – Trustee Meeting
- Date & Time: As per Eastern Time (Ontario Time)
- Location: (mention if virtual, phone call, etc.)
- Notes/Body: Add client’s phone number, email ID, file reference, and any special instructions.
- Invite Attendees:
- Add trustee’s calendar ID.
- Add yourself or any other internal attendees if needed.
- Save and Send the booking invite.
(📸 Reference screenshots of booking process attached in original Word file)
Step 5: Update CRM (LeadSquared)
- Search for the client’s email in LeadSquared.
- Click Edit on the client’s profile (pen icon).
- Update the following:
- Trustee Name
- Meeting Date
- Meeting Time
- Save the changes.
(📸 Reference screenshots provided for CRM updating)
Step 6: Update Internal Tracker (Excel Sheet)
- Open Mumbai HPI Worksheet.
- Fill in these fields:
- Date Added
- Signing Date (Scheduled Meeting Date)
- Appointment Time
- Deposit Collected (if any)
- Outstanding Deposit
- Expected CP Amount
- Client Name
- Email ID
- Location
- Status
- Mumbai Note (mention payment method like EMT or PAD)
- HPI Agent (Counselor’s Name)
- HPI Trustee
- Booking Agent (mention if Finalized or Under Finalization)
Step 7: Post in Teams Booking Group
- Create a New Message tagging:
- Finalizer
- Counselor
- Team Leaders (ex: Hitesh & Adil)
- Include:
- Meeting Date
- Time
- Trustee Name
- Client Name
- Calendar screenshot of the booking.
📢 Quick Reminders:
- Always double-check time zone: Book according to Eastern Time (Ontario Time), even for clients from other provinces.
- Follow Outlook prompts carefully — Trustees have tight schedules; wrong timing can create issues.
- Always confirm via message in the booking group once the meeting is booked.
- Respect access control: If trustee access is not available, immediately request via email or message.
