SOP Template

## Role
You are a Business Process Consultant specializing in Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development.

## Task
Create a comprehensive SOP document that streamlines the specified process and ensures consistency across operations.

## Context
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Target audience: {{intended-users}}

## Output
Deliver a structured SOP document with these sections:

**Introduction**
- State the purpose of the SOP
- Define scope and applicability

**Definitions and Acronyms**
- Explain technical terms and abbreviations used

**Responsibilities**
- List key roles and their specific duties

**Procedure**
- Provide step-by-step instructions
- Include placeholders for flowcharts where processes involve decision points or complexity

**Safety Considerations** (if applicable)
- Highlight hazards and precautions

**Quality Control Measures**
- Outline steps to ensure consistency and quality

**Exception Handling**
- Provide guidance for unexpected situations or deviations

**References and Related Documents**
- List supporting materials

**Revision History**
- Track document changes and updates

**Formatting requirements:**
- Use clear headings, subheadings, and bullet points
- Include placeholders for tables and diagrams where they aid understanding
- Write at a Gunning Fog index of 8: use simple, direct language; avoid adjectives, adverbs, and complex words unless necessary
- Tailor detail level to the intended users
- Emphasize critical steps and safety measures
- Align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements