SOPs & Process Documentation

What Is Process Documentation?

Process documentation is a written record that describes how a business process works from start to finish.

Process documentation is a written record that describes how a business process works from start to finish. It captures the steps involved, who is responsible for each one, what tools are used, and the expected outcomes.

Documenting processes makes work transparent and repeatable, surfaces inefficiencies, and protects the organization from losing knowledge when people move on. See how to write process documentation and best practices.

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What is the goal of process documentation?
To make a process repeatable and understandable so anyone can follow it correctly, and so the organization can improve it over time.

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