sops are living documents for how to perform a [[task - village living|task]]. They capture community knowledge while allowing individual expression and innovation #### SOP Structure - Quality standards - safety requirements - Required equipment/resources - Basic procedure steps - Best Practices Collection - Successful innovations documented - Multiple valid approaches can coexist - Include context/conditions for each approach - Track efficiency/quality metrics - Major SOP Updates: Requires consensus from task qualified members, Documents reasoning for changes - [[task innovation protocol - village living|task innovation]]: - Learning Documentation - Records both successful and failed attempts - Notes conditions affecting outcomes - Shares insights across related tasks - #### structure - core requirements for safety and quality - multiple proven approaches to achieve outcomes - clear success metrics and quality standards - resource needs and preparation steps - common challenges and solutions - optimization opportunities - integration with other processes #### evolution - any practitioner can propose improvements - changes require 60% approval from support-level or higher practitioners - documentation of innovations that improve efficiency/quality - regular review and updating based on community learning - integration of new technologies and methods #### example: bread making sop - core requirements: food safety, nutritional standards, resource efficiency - multiple proven recipes and techniques - key quality metrics: texture, taste, nutrition, consistency - common issues and troubleshooting - variations for different dietary needs - integration with meal planning and food storage - continuous improvement through baker feedback