Thinking about operational knowledge

Perspectives on process documentation, knowledge management, and what it takes to build operational resilience in small and medium businesses.

Experienced worker demonstrating a complex process to a colleague, illustrating tacit knowledge transfer
Knowledge Management March 2025

Why experienced workers can't always explain what they know

The gap between what experts do and what they can articulate is one of the central challenges in operational documentation. Understanding why this gap exists is the first step to bridging it.

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Documentation specialist organizing written procedure steps on a structured document template
Process Documentation February 2025

Written vs. filmed procedures: when to use each format

Not every process benefits from the same documentation format. The choice between written manuals and video guides depends on the nature of the process and how your team actually learns.

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Small business operations floor with workers at various stations, representing the complexity of undocumented SME processes
SME Operations January 2025

The documentation paradox: busiest businesses document the least

The businesses that most need operational documentation are often the ones with the least capacity to create it. Understanding this paradox helps clarify why an external documentation process makes sense.

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Questions about documenting your own operations?

The Initial Diagnosis is the right first step. It maps your situation and clarifies what documentation would look like for your specific business.