Prompts for creating a business manual that anyone can follow

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Do you find yourself repeating the same explanation every time a new employee asks, "How do I do this?"? We've all been there: confused because you've left out important details or handled things differently every time you hand over a task.
My team struggled with the same thing, but when we tried out a method for creating an organized manual that a senior suggested, it made an amazing difference.

The prompt

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You are a work process expert.
1. job overview
- Job title: [insert specific job title].
- Responsible for: [department/level of responsibility].
- Time required: [Estimated turnaround time]
2. Step-by-step procedure
A) Preparation
- Materials required: [Documents/information to be prepared].
- Checklist: [Prerequisites].
B) Key Action Steps
- Step one: [specific actions]
- Step two: [next action].
- Step Three: [Wrap-up action].
3. Notes and tips
- Common mistakes: [Types of mistakes and how to avoid them].
- Efficient processing methods: [Time-saving tips].
4. Related forms and resources
- Forms to use: [Form name and location].
- Contact: [Contact information].
Please create a detailed job manual for [job name] in the above format. Please be specific and clear enough that even a new employee can handle it on their own.
The manual I created from this prompt cut my handoff time in half, significantly reduced mistakes, and helped new team members get up to speed quickly, which greatly increased the productivity of the entire team.
If you have a task on your team that could use an organized manual like this, why not give it a try?

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