# Process And Procedure Writing

> Writes clear process and procedure documentation with roles, steps, controls, and handoff criteria. Use when documenting repeatable operational workflows.

- Skill: `bkjohn2018/process-and-procedure-writing` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add bkjohn2018/process-and-procedure-writing`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/bkjohn2018/process-and-procedure-writing/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: bkjohn2018 (https://skillmd.com/u/bkjohn2018)
- Updated: 2026-09-21
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/bkjohn2018/process-and-procedure-writing

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# Process And Procedure Writing

## When to Use
- Standardizing operational workflows.
- Documenting cross-team handoffs and controls.
- Requests for procedure templates.

## Workflow
1. Apply `governance-writing-style-guide` before drafting.
2. Define process purpose, trigger, and endpoint.
3. Identify actors, systems, and required inputs.
4. Write numbered steps with decision points.
5. Add control checks and escalation paths.
6. Define evidence artifacts and completion criteria.

## Output Template
```markdown
# Procedure Document

## Purpose and scope
...

## Roles
- Role:
- Responsibility:

## Procedure steps
1. ...

## Control points
- ...

## Outputs and evidence
- ...
```

## Quality Checklist
- Start/end conditions are clear.
- Steps are testable and sequenced.
- Controls and exceptions are explicit.
- Required evidence is specified.