Common Sense Isn't a Process

If you’ve ever told a kid to “clean their room,” you already understand the danger of assumptions.

You meant: put the toys away, make the bed, clear the floor.
They heard: shove everything under the bed- what doesn't fit goes in the closet, then close the closet door fast enough it doesn’t burst back open.

We do the same thing at work.

We assume things are “common sense,” but forget that sense is shaped by experience, perspective, and personal standards.

When you don’t provide clarity, you leave space for interpretation.

And in business, that can lead to inefficiency, dropped balls, and unnecessary tension.

SOPs don’t kill flexibility—they create alignment.

Want fewer follow-ups and cleaner handoffs?

Start by asking yourself: What am I assuming everyone already knows?