Updated On: 06-Nov-2018, by: Elton
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Step 1: Watch the video instruction
Your manager will send you a video/screencast of the task as he/she performs it with voice comments.
Listen carefully as it's not only what is shown but also what is being said that's important.
Step 2: Practice performing the task
Perform the task 2 times to make sure you know how to perform it thoroughly and accurately.
Step 3: Record your own video
Record Video of yourself performing the task. Mention by voice all things that are important during - especially mention things that feel confusing and explain why you click button X instead of button Y when they look / sound similar. Say Hello and Say Good Bye, be positive and happy in voice.
Step 4: Start creating your SOP
Outline the steps involved in completing the task from the video, then go back and write out the details for each step. Make sure each step is clear and concise, but provide enough detail that anyone can follow the instructions.
Step 5: Use photos for more emphasis
Add screenshots with arrows to every step listed
Step 6: Proofread (by your manager)
Setup a task in asana: Check the SOP (Assign to: Manager, Due date: Tomorrow)
Give the SOP to someone else to read. Have your manager read through and follow the instructions. They can provide valuable feedback if there are steps they could not complete or did not understand.
Step 7: Finishing Touches
Refine the SOP based on the feedback. You may need to rewrite, edit or add to the instructions, usually a combination of all three.
Step 8: If the first SOP does well, move on to the next.
Write the next SOP, repeating Steps 1 to 5 for each.
Step 9: Putting SOP in the right Place
We have an SOP section in our wiki. Depending on the department allocate it under appropriate department. Don’t ask your manager where to put it. Just put it where you think it should go.
Step 10: SOPs as every employee’s Bible.
Make sure the SOPs URL link is distributed to all employees and new trainees.
Encourage regular feedback, and update when necessary.