ChatGPT for Standard Operating Procedures

Turn the observed sequence into prerequisites, numbered actions, decision points, and a final verification. Ask the operator to test it without help.

Published September 22, 2026 · Dr. Connor Robertson

What to provide

A screen-recording transcript or observed steps, system permissions, exception cases, and process owner.

Starting prompt

Convert these process notes into an SOP for a new hire. Preserve the exact order, mark ambiguous clicks [VERIFY], list required access, and include what to do when the normal path fails.

Trial case

Test a process with one missing screen step and one exception path. The SOP should flag the missing click and tell the operator what to do when the normal path fails.

Review gate

The process owner performs the procedure from the draft in a safe environment and corrects every mislabeled screen or missing exception.

How to score the result

First-run completion rate by a new teammate and the count of clarification questions.

Use the current approved source and keep it available to the reviewer. Check a small set of finished outputs against the previous process before adopting this workflow.

Related workflows

Explore ChatGPT Workflows for Small Business or the AI business strategy guide.