We want to document our AI-driven workflows in our Core Processes as part of our EOS® implementation, but these software tools and prompt techniques change every single week. How do we document these processes without creating a manual that is obsolete?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

If you try to document every single prompt and software click in your Core Processes, you will end up with an obsolete manual within a month. In the EOS® framework, we document processes at a high level, capturing the major steps that produce a consistent result. Apply this same principle to your AI workflows. Instead of writing down exact button clicks or specific prompts, document the inputs, the expected outputs, the quality control checkpoints, and the human accountability loops. For example, your process should state what data goes into the AI, what criteria the output must meet, and who is responsible for reviewing and approving the final result. Treat the AI tool itself as an replaceable engine inside a larger vehicle. If a new tool comes along next month that is faster or cheaper, your team can swap it out without changing the core process itself. This approach keeps your operations standardized and compliant while giving your team the flexibility to use the best technology available. Focus your documentation on the human oversight and the strategic checkpoints, which are the true assets that protect your quality and valuation.