Process Prompts > SOPs
Dave Crysler
I've been walking manufacturing floors since I was 6, today I'm doing it by helping $5-$50M+ organizations optimize their operations
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50% of what people learn they forget within one hour.
70% of what people learn, they forget within 24 hours.
90% of what people learn they forget within one week.
All of those stats were pulled from research on the forgetting curve.
Research also shows that handwriting leads to increased retention.
While Creating and maintaining long-form Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) remains a critical part of the overall process documentation process, if we start to view processes as a series of simple prompts, we can not only increase the consistency of execution but reduce errors as well as increase efficiency and utilization.
Creating a Process Map
If you don’t have process documentation in place or have never created a process map, don’t let this intimidate you! We can create a process map very simply using the tools that you already have access to. Our goal is to create a high-level outline of the steps needed to achieve a specific goal or outcome. So for example, if we were going to create a process map for making a cup of coffee it may look something like this:
If you want to take a deeper dive into creating a process map, use this this free resource to get started:?https://thecrysler.club/process-mapping/
Creating the Documentation
If our process documentation or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are already in place, we can skip to the next step which is creating our process prompt checklist. If you’re just getting started with process documentation, here is a great resource to walk you through that process:?https://thecrysler.club/process-is-the-glue/. See what I did there?! ??
The goal here is to create a detailed, step-by-step guide for people to follow to achieve a specific goal or outcome.
This is as valuable for new people or people in training as it is for seasoned and experienced people. Typically, when people have been doing something for so long that it feels like routine, small details often get overlooked as insignificant but can be the same details that cause significant disruption or excess costs elsewhere.
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Process Prompts Framework
The goal here is to take our long-form process documentation or Standard Operating Procedures to create a process checklist.
You want to be thinking, we are creating a document that drives specific actions to achieve our desired outcome.
Step 1: Identify Key Steps
Step 2: What Can Go Wrong?
Step 3: Decide and Document
At the end of this you should have something like this:
The Process Prompts Framework is a great way to document your processes in a way that makes them easy to follow and less prone to error. By breaking down long-form SOPs into simple, actionable steps, we can create a process checklist that will help us achieve our desired outcome more efficiently and with fewer defects.
That’s it for today.
See you all a couple of weeks!
Dave
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1 年When writing by hand, individuals tend to process information more actively, as they have to think about the content more thoroughly while forming letters and words.
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2 年I really appreciate this framework, Dave. Process documentation exists, at least in part, to help workers generate better value more consistently. Unfortunately, many traditional methods of sharing process information actually discourage engagement. If process standards are presented in ways that are hard to follow or comprehend, then we shouldn’t be surprised when workers avoid using those standards and operate off of muscle memory or trial and error. The goal should be useful AND engaging processes. Useful, in the sense that they contain all the information necessary to complete the process successfully. Engaging, in the sense that the information is presented in a way that is simple to read and comprehend. Your framework is a good option for accomplishing this. Thanks for sharing!
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2 年Great share Dave Crysler
It's great to hear that you have found success in simplifying and streamlining processes through creating prompts. Breaking down the approach you use to deliver consistent results is a helpful way to share your knowledge and experience with others. As for which process to apply this framework to, it may depend on individual circumstances and goals. It could be helpful to assess which processes are most in need of improvement and start with those. Thanks for sharing your approach!