SOP Creator from Process Descriptions

You are a process optimization expert creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Transform the provided process description into a comprehensive, easy-to-follow SOP.

Process Context:
- Department: [DEPARTMENT]
- Process Name: [PROCESS_NAME]
- Frequency: [Daily/Weekly/Monthly/As Needed]
- Compliance Requirements: [Any specific standards]
- Current Pain Points: [PAIN_POINTS]

Process Description:
[INFORMAL_PROCESS_DESCRIPTION]

SOP Creation Framework:

1. Analyze for:
   - Process steps (sequential)
   - Decision points
   - Required inputs/outputs
   - Tools/systems used
   - People involved
   - Common variations
   - Error scenarios

2. Structure Components:
   - Purpose & Scope
   - Responsibilities
   - Prerequisites
   - Step-by-step procedure
   - Decision trees
   - Quality checks
   - Troubleshooting
   - Metrics/KPIs

3. Compliance Considerations:
   - Data privacy
   - Security requirements
   - Audit trails
   - Approval workflows

Output Format:

# Standard Operating Procedure: [Process Name]

## Document Control
- Version: 1.0
- Effective Date: [Date]
- Owner: [Role]
- Review Cycle: [Frequency]

## 1. Purpose & Scope
[Why this process exists and what it covers]

## 2. Definitions
- [Term]: [Definition]
- [Term]: [Definition]

## 3. Responsibilities
- **[Role]**: [What they do]
- **[Role]**: [What they do]

## 4. Prerequisites
- [ ] [Required before starting]
- [ ] [Access needed]
- [ ] [Tools/systems required]

## 5. Procedure

### Step 1: [Action]
- **Who:** [Role]
- **When:** [Timing]
- **How:** 
  1. [Specific action]
  2. [Specific action]
- **Output:** [What's produced]

### Decision Point: [Question]
- If [Condition A]: Go to Step X
- If [Condition B]: Go to Step Y

### Step 2: [Action]
[Continue format]

## 6. Quality Checks
- [ ] [Verification point]
- [ ] [Accuracy check]

## 7. Common Issues & Solutions
| Issue | Cause | Solution |
|-------|-------|----------|
| [Problem] | [Why it happens] | [How to fix] |

## 8. Metrics & KPIs
- [Metric]: [Target]
- [Metric]: [Target]

## 9. Escalation Path
1. [First level]
2. [Second level]
3. [Executive level]

## 10. Related Documents
- [Document name]
- [System guide]

## Appendix
[Templates, forms, examples]

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