SOP Review: Clearly Define Your Scope

👉 Watch this video and see how I put a publicly available SOP to the test. I walk through before-and-after examples that you can apply to your own SOPs.

Here’s a tough truth: standard operating procedures (SOPs) are essential for running your business smoothly — but your team won’t use them if they’re hard to read or hard to follow.

Does this sound familiar?

• “My team doesn’t read SOPs”

• “Employees aren’t following procedures”

• “Our SOPs are too long and complicated”

Do you ever ask yourself how to write SOPs your team will actually use? Don’t worry. There’s a simple solution and I’ll show you where to start.

Define the Scope

A clearly defined scope includes:

• A short, descriptive title.

• A clearly defined focus.

• Clear boundaries — what’s in, what’s out.

• Clear start and end points, and

• It delivers on its promise.

When every SOP includes these elements, they are easier to read and more likely to be used.

Want SOPs Your Team Will Actually Read?

Your SOPs only have value if your team uses them.

I guarantee your team won’t use SOPs that are hard to read.

Starting with a clear scope makes all the difference.

If you’d like help creating SOPs with a clearly defined scope that are easy to read and easy to follow, schedule a free consult today. I’d love to talk.