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Scilife Focus on
not the tools
~ Unlike work instructions, which are tool-
specific, SOPs are all about the process
~ So, guide a customer with simple steps
Scilife Be
Concise
Keep your SOP to short, readable segments
that describe how to accomplish a specific
task
_ Ifthere are too many steps, split it into
separate SOPs
Scilife Write for your
audience
~ Foryour SOP to be useful, it must be relevant
&usable for its audience
— Your readers are looking for guidance, so
limit the use of jargon or specialized
terminology
Scilife Clearly define
steps &roles
_ Make your steps explicit and actionable so
that the reader knows exactly what to do
~ Andclearly identify the role of the person
responsible so that there is no confusion
about who should take action
Scilife Seek input from relevant
team members &
stakeholders
_ It'snot necessary for all SOPs, but it's
always good to get feedback from your
team to ensure you re allonthe same
page
Scilife Test
your SOP
~ Before you put it in place, test your SOP
to check it’s accurate & usable
_ That way, you can identify & fix any
issues before it's too late
Scilife Review
regularly
Processes change over time, so your SOP
might have originally been clear, but not
anymore.
~ Schedule a review of your SOP every
6-12 months to ensure it is still accurate
&useful.
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