Creating more SOPs isn’t always the answer — in fact, sometimes it’s the problem.

In this episode, Mandy breaks down the real purpose of SOPs, why they often cause more chaos than clarity, and how to actually simplify your systems so your team knows what to do without needing a library of documents or 47 Slack messages.

If your business is buried under documentation no one uses (or understands), this one’s for you.

In this episode, we cover:

- The pros and cons of SOPs (and how most are misused)

- Why documentation doesn’t fix broken systems

- The difference between high-level SOPs and step-by-step templates

- How to use project management tools to keep your team aligned

- 3 signs your SOPs are creating more confusion than clarity

Action Steps from This Episode:

1. Audit your SOPs: What’s actually useful vs what’s gathering digital dust?

2. Move task-specific SOPs into your project management system

3. Rename SOPs and templates to match how your team would search for them

4. Choose one process this week to simplify, not just document

Want help unmessing your own business?

Head to www.mandyparkinson.com and book a call to chat!

Where We Can Connect:

Website: theunmesspodcast.com
Instagram: @theunmesspodcast or @mandydparkinson