A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is a documented process that captures a workflow that consistently produces useful results.

Think of an SOP as a recipe.

The workflow is the process you discovered, built, tested, and improved.

The SOP is the documented version that allows you or someone else to repeat that process consistently.

The goal is not documentation for documentation’s sake.

The goal is creating systems that can be reused, improved, and shared.

Why Create SOPs?

SOPs help:

• Reduce guesswork
• Improve consistency
• Save time
• Train others
• Preserve knowledge
• Create repeatable systems

Without documentation, successful workflows often get forgotten or recreated from scratch.

When Is A Workflow Ready For An SOP?

A workflow is generally ready when:

✅ It consistently produces useful results