# Sop Writing

> SOP Writing

- Skill: `bkjohn2018/sop-writing-2` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add bkjohn2018/sop-writing-2`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/bkjohn2018/sop-writing-2/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: bkjohn2018 (https://skillmd.com/u/bkjohn2018)
- Updated: 2026-09-21
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/bkjohn2018/sop-writing-2

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# SOP Writing

## Purpose
Establish guidelines for writing Standard Operating Procedures that support governance processes.

## Scope
This skill applies to SOPs within analytics governance, including:
- report build procedures
- data validation procedures
- issue escalation procedures
- maintenance procedures

Before drafting governance documentation, check and apply:
.github/skills/finance-documentation-lifecycle

Use it as the source of truth for ISO 9001-inspired terminology, process/procedure/SOP distinctions, documentation lifecycle, and evidence/record expectations.

## Writing rules
- State the objective clearly.
- List steps in the exact order they should be executed.
- Identify responsible roles for each step.
- Specify evidence generated by each step.
- Keep steps actionable and repeatable.

## Structure
1. Objective
2. Scope
3. Roles
4. Prerequisites
5. Procedure steps
6. Artifacts / evidence
7. Exceptions

## Output expectations
- Each step must produce evidence.
- Steps must map to control points and processes.
- Use numbering and clear directives (e.g., "Run", "Verify", "Record").
- Avoid ambiguity and optional language in core steps.