Key Takeaways
This video covers the fundamentals of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and why every growing business needs them.
- SOPs are instructions, not novels - Focus on clarity and actionability
- Start with your most painful process - Document what causes the most fires first
- Perfect is the enemy of good - A decent SOP today beats a perfect one never
What You’ll Learn
- The purpose of SOPs - Why documentation matters for scaling
- Common SOP mistakes - What to avoid when you start
- The 80/20 of documentation - Focus on what moves the needle
- Getting your team involved - How to make documentation a habit
Action Items
After watching this video, you should:
- Identify your top 3 most repetitive processes
- Pick one process to document this week
- Schedule 30 minutes to create your first draft
Resources
Resources for this video are being updated. Check back soon for downloadable templates.