Yes. SOPs work best when they are introduced with training rather than simply handed to a team as a document. Training helps people understand the purpose behind the procedure and how the workflow is expected to operate in real situations.
This may include simple training outlines, walkthrough sessions, or small working workshops where teams review the procedure together and clarify responsibilities, decision points, and exceptions.
The goal is adoption. When SOPs are paired with training, teams are more likely to use the documentation consistently and the procedures become part of the daily workflow rather than something that sits unused in a folder.
Even a short rollout session can dramatically improve how well a new procedure is understood and followed.
