Standard Operating Procedures

      
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		            		P.J. Fitzpatrick
Consultant, Ireland
			            
Standard Operating Procedures

	          		I am looking for information on identifying and mapping activities, process, procedures, and governing policies in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

The intention is to identify and map these things in an efficient and effective manner, so we can update them as necessary.

Any suggestions on practical approaches to mapping those with subsequent documentation of procedures in Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) format?
				      
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						            	Jaap de Jonge
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				                Standard Operating Procedures

													Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) refer to instructions, normally written ones, that are intended to document how to perform a certain activity, process, etc. The key reasons why many companies or organization rely on SOPs is to help guarantee that consistency and a certain quality level are maintained. SOPs can also be helpful when one wants to operationalize and communicate key corporate policies, government regulations and best practices.

BENEFITS OF STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

The main benefits from using SOPs are:
CONSISTENCY / QUALITY: Helpful in workplaces that require strict procedures or adherence to a set of instructions to see to it that certain outcomes are attained.
REFERENCE / LOOKUP: They will also serve as a good reference to employees who are required to follow a given set of procedures. Even the best employees sometimes forget something.
TRAINING NEW EMPLOYEES: SOPs are also particularly helpful to train newly appointed employees.

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						            	nilakantan
Teacher, India
												
				                One More Benefit of Standard Operating Procedures

													@Jaap de Jonge: SOP also serve the purpose of TRANSFER OF KNOWLEDGE from one employee to the other. ... Sign up
				              
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						            	Patrick Parsons, South Africa
												
				                Standard Operating Procedures

													I have found over the years that the approach that has worked best for me is to start with a process... Sign up
				              
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						            	P.J. Fitzpatrick
Consultant, Ireland
												
				                Templates for Mapping Activities, Process & Procedures in Standard Operating Procedures

													Thanks everyone for your replies.
I was wondering if there is a documented framework(s) or set(s) o... Sign up
				              
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						            	Anonymous
												
				                Benefits of Standard Operating Procedures

													Many benefits can be realized by crafting, documenting and implementing formal standard operating pr... Sign up
				              
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						            	Jens Pind
Business Consultant, Denmark
												
				                On-the-job-training Becomes Standardized

													@Nilakantan: A big challenge with "On-the-job training" only based on experience by senior staff is ... Sign up
				              
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