Standard operating procedure
Turns how you do a recurring task into a step-by-step SOP someone else can follow the first time.
Use it when
Handing off a task or onboarding someone.
What you fill in
- task The task and how you do it today, however messy
The prompt
Write an SOP for this task: task Sections: purpose and when to run it; who owns it; tools and access needed; numbered steps (one action each, with the expected result); common mistakes and how to avoid them; what "done" looks like; and how to escalate. Write for someone doing it for the first time. Flag steps that could be automated. Before you answer, check your draft against every instruction above and fix anything that misses.
Why it works
- One action per step with an expected result.
- Includes mistakes and escalation.
- Spots automation opportunities.