Course Information This course aims to empower you with the expertise to proficiently navigate process mapping and master the art of crafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within regulated environments. Whether you're engaged in activities that demand process improvement, continual enhancement, or SOP creation, this course offers invaluable insights tailored to your needs. It caters to individuals tasked with managing, documenting, and implementing processes and SOPs, irrespective of prior experience or skills. Our curriculum does not focus on specific software or approaches, focusing instead on fundamental principles and adaptable concepts applicable across diverse organisational landscapes. Benefits include: Hands-on experience in mapping processes An understanding of how process maps can be used to define, communicate and continually improve complex processes An understanding of best practice for SOPs using of process maps/process flow diagrams and process mind maps to complement text An insight into the preparation of concise and user friendly SOPs. This course is structured to encourage delegates to: Discuss and develop ideas Develop a practical approach for creating process maps and writing SOPs Understand how to use process maps in SOPs effectively Discuss how process mapping for preparing SOPs can be applied to process improvement for SOPs. Is this course for you? The course is designed for all those with responsibility for managing, documenting and implementing processes and SOPs. It assumes no prior experience or skills. The course does not recommend any specific software or approach, but explores the principles and ideas that can be applied in any organisation. What will you learn? Hands-on experience in mapping processes An understanding of how process maps can be used to define, communicate and continually improve complex processes An understanding of best practice for SOPs using of process maps/process flow diagrams and process mind maps to complement text An insight into the preparation of concise and user friendly SOPs. By the end of the course you will be able to: Create process maps and write clearer more concise SOPs Understand how to use process maps in SOPs effectively Understand how process mapping can be applied to process improvement and better SOPs. Tutors Tutors will be comprised of (click the photos for biographies): Laura Brown Director, Laura Brown Training and Development David Butler VP of Quality, Resolian Programme Please note timings may be subject to alteration. Day 1 09:00 Welcome, Introductions and Course Objectives Why Companies manage by process. 10:00 Exercise 1 - First Steps Mechanisms for process mapping, levels at which it can be applied, and the roles and responsibilities of process owners. 10:30 Exercise 1 - Feedback 10:45 Break 11:00 Mapping Processes The stages involved in mapping processes including how to construct a SIPOC chart. 11:45 Exercise 2 - Mapping A Process A first opportunity to practice your new process mapping skills. 12:30 Exercise 2 - Feedback 13:00 Lunch 14:00 Exercise 3 - Discussion of Options for Format, Structure and Layout What Makes A Good SOP? Discussion of options for format, structure, level of detail of SOPs and the use of process maps for SOP writing. A case study example of a good SOP which uses a flow chart/process map. 14:45 Exercise 3 - Feedback 15:00 Break 15:15 A Case Study example of a good SOP that uses a flow chart / process map 15:30 Exercise 4 Discussion of the content of an SOP using a Process Map 15:35 Exercise 4 - Feedback 15:45 Key Writing Considerations 16:15 Exercise 5 16:45 Exercise 5 - Feedback 17:00 Close of Day Day 2 09:00 Review of Day 1 09:15 Using Metrics Selecting and using metrics to monitor and improve processes. 10:00 Exercise 6 - Practice in Process Mapping Creating Process Maps from multi-source information. 11:00 Break 11:15 Exercise 6 - Feedback 11:45 Common Pitfalls Common problems and tips for good Process Mapping. 12:15 Demonstration of Process Mapping on a PC 12:45 Lunch 13:30 Exercise 7 - Mind Mapping 14:30 Exercise 7 - Feedback 15:00 Break 15:15 Exercise 8 - Using Process Maps to Write an SOP Applying your process mapping skills as part of writing an SOP 15:30 Exercise 8 - Feedback 15:45 Course Review and Follow-up 16:00 Close of Course Extra Information Face-to-face course Course Material Course material will be available in PDF format for delegates attending this course. The advantages of this include: Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device Ability to review material at any time pre and post course Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course. The material will be emailed in advance of the course and RQA will not be providing any printed copies of the course notes during the training itself. Delegates wishing to have a hard copy of the notes should print these in advance to bring with them. Alternatively delegates are welcome to bring along their own portable devices to view the material during the training sessions. Remote course Course Material This course will be run completely online. You will receive an email with a link to our online system, which will house your licensed course materials and access to the remote event. Please note this course will run in UK timezone. The advantages of this include: Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device Ability to review material at any time pre and post course Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course Access to an online course group to enhance networking. You will need a stable internet connection, a microphone and a webcam. Development Level Learn
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