Write a Standard Operating Procedure for [PROCESS NAME] at [COMPANY].
Process: [DESCRIBE WHAT HAPPENS]
Who performs it: [ROLE]
Frequency: [DAILY / WEEKLY / AS NEEDED]
Provide:
1. **Document Header**: SOP number, version, effective date, owner, approver
2. **Purpose**: Why this SOP exists (1-2 sentences)
3. **Scope**: What's covered and what's not
4. **Definitions**: Any terms that need clarifying
5. **Prerequisites**: What's needed before starting (tools, access, information)
6. **Step-by-Step Procedure**: Numbered steps with enough detail that someone new could follow them
7. **Decision Points**: Where judgment is needed, with guidelines
8. **Quality Checks**: How to verify the work is done correctly
9. **Troubleshooting**: Common issues and how to resolve them
10. **Revision History**: Table for tracking changes
Format clearly with numbered steps, screenshots placeholders, and callout boxes for warnings/tips.
Write a Standard Operating Procedure for [PROCESS NAME] at [COMPANY].
Process: [DESCRIBE WHAT HAPPENS]
Who performs it: [ROLE]
Frequency: [DAILY / WEEKLY / AS NEEDED]
Provide:
1. **Document Header**: SOP number, version, effective date, owner, approver
2. **Purpose**: Why this SOP exists (1-2 sentences)
3. **Scope**: What's covered and what's not
4. **Definitions**: Any terms that need clarifying
5. **Prerequisites**: What's needed before starting (tools, access, information)
6. **Step-by-Step Procedure**: Numbered steps with enough detail that someone new could follow them
7. **Decision Points**: Where judgment is needed, with guidelines
8. **Quality Checks**: How to verify the work is done correctly
9. **Troubleshooting**: Common issues and how to resolve them
10. **Revision History**: Table for tracking changes
Format clearly with numbered steps, screenshots placeholders, and callout boxes for warnings/tips.
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