# LeadPilot — User Guide: Lead Management & Follow-Up Automation

**Document Version:** 1.0.0 (Phase 25)

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## 1. The Core Lifecycle

Every lead follows a clear operational workflow:
1. **Lead Ingestion:** Received via Website Form, Webhook, API, CSV, or Manual Entry.
2. **AI Lead Qualification:** Evaluated for buying intent, budget signals, and urgency, returning an AI Score (0–100) and Temperature (`HOT`, `WARM`, `COLD`).
3. **Pipeline Tracking:** Moved across stages (`New`, `Contacted`, `Qualified`, `Proposal`, `Won`, `Lost`).
4. **Follow-Up Automation:** Sequential follow-up nudges triggered at preconfigured time intervals.
5. **No Lead Left Behind:** Unanswered enquiries and overdue follow-ups highlighted prominently in the Attention Center.