Order Reception SOPs
Standard Operating Procedures for repeatable tasks in the Order Reception stage.
Available SOPs
Brief Intake SOP
Purpose: Ensure complete and consistent brief capture for every project
When to Use: During initial client consultation (phone, video, or in-person)
Duration: 30-60 minutes
Output: Completed brief document ready for design development
SOP Structure
Each SOP includes:
- Objective - What this SOP achieves
- Prerequisites - What you need before starting
- Step-by-Step Process - Detailed instructions
- Quality Checks - How to verify success
- Common Issues - Troubleshooting guide
- Tools & Templates - Supporting resources
When to Use SOPs
SOPs standardize our most critical, repeatable tasks:
✅ Use SOP when:
- Task is performed regularly (weekly or more)
- Task has clear steps that don't change
- Consistency is critical to quality
- Training new team members
❌ Don't need SOP when:
- Task is one-off or highly variable
- Task requires significant creative judgment
- Process is still being refined
SOP Maintenance
SOPs are living documents:
- Review Frequency: Quarterly
- Update Trigger: Process change, quality issue identified
- Owner: Position responsible for the activity
- Approver: Stage owner (Client Relations Manager)
Suggest Improvements: If you find a better way to do something, document it and suggest an SOP update to the Stage Owner.
Last Updated: 2026-02-02 Maintained By: Client Relations Manager