What is champion risk?
Champion risk is when one person carries the account, so renewal or expansion fails if that user goes quiet, leaves, or stops answering.
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| Signal | Risk | First move |
|---|---|---|
| One active user or one CRM contact | Critical | Map stakeholders and multi-thread this week |
| Champion quiet, other seats idle | High | Confirm who owns renewal and widen the thread |
| Champion job change or departure | Critical | CSM + AE multi-thread within 48 hours |
Write to a second person on that account this week. If you cannot name someone else who would care about renewal, you do not have a save path yet.
Frequently asked questions
How is champion risk different from silent churn?
Silent churn is gradual usage fade across the account. Champion risk is a concentration problem: too few people engaged or reachable. They often show up together.
What should I do when champion risk is critical?
Confirm the signal, map who else should care about the product, and write to a second person on that account. Do not wait for a ticket or a cancel threat.
Can a green health score still hide champion risk?
Yes. A score can stay healthy while only one seat is active. Check user count and contact depth, not only the headline number.