SOP Basics
Components of SOPs
Writing Tips
Real Life Examples/ Various formats for SOPs
History and Fun Facts
100

SOP is the acronym for this common office practice.

What is Standard Operating Procedure?

100

The first component of an SOP?

What is the Title?

100

One common pitfall to avoid when writing SOPs.

What is being too vague, overcomplicating, or ignoring updates?

100

These SOPs break down a task into a series of simple, sequential steps. Example: Entering an Invention Disclosure, filing a Provisional application, or paying an annuity.

What are Step-by-Step SOPs

100

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Who is Amir Kallas?
200

The main reason SOPs are important for consistency.

What is ensuring tasks are performed the same way every time?

200

The component that explains why the SOP is needed.

What is the Purpose?

200

2 processes in your office that really need SOPs.

The 2 areas you named.

Invention Processing, Billing, Docketing, Annuity Payments, New License Entry, Utilization Reporting, Distributions.......

200

Simple lists of tasks that need to be completed, often used for routine procedures.

What are checklists?

200

The formal use of checklists started in aviation in this decade.

What is the 1930's

300

One benefit of SOPs for new employees.

What is helping new employees get up to speed quickly?

300

The component that outlines who is responsible for what?

What is Responsibilities?

300

How to not "write" your SOPs.

What is using technology like Zoom recordings, Scribe, etc.

300

3 different ways to create SOPs for your office

What are Step-by-Step SOPs?

Flowcharts?

Checklists?

Videos?

Interactive SOPs?

Manuals?

300

Checklists are considered lifesavers in aviation for this reason.

What is they ensure no critical tasks are forgotten?

400

Way your SOPs help with compliance.

What is ensuring adherence to regulations and standards?

What is Complying with Bayh-Dole Regulations?

What is not missing a bar date?

What is ??

400

Included in the Procedure section of an SOP.

What are step-by-step instructions?

400

Way to ensure an SOP works as intended.

What is test it out?

400

You have to do this before using latest AI tools to help with your SOPs.

What is check with your IT Department for approval.

400

This person loves to write SOPs.

No One :)

Do you actually know someone?

500

SOPs are crucial in this type of industry.

My Job

Technology Transfer Office, Paying Annuities, Docketing, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Aviation

500

The component that tracks changes over time.

What is Revision History?

500

When SOPs are considered Done/Complete.

What is NEVER!  


Always remember to schedule time to review and update!

500

The most common excuse for not having SOPs?

What is I don't have the time?

500

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