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Write a handover guide for recurring work

Document a recurring task and let a recipient try the guide.

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Done when

A recipient can follow the guide in a trial.

Document a recurring task and let a recipient try the guide.

Who this is for

Do not include passwords or ways around required controls.

Why this matters

A trial by another person reveals steps the writer may take for granted.

How to do it

An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.

  1. Document one task’s inputs, steps and finish condition.
  2. Include approval points and what to do when information is missing.
  3. Have a recipient try it in an appropriate setting and revise from their questions.

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