
Free Lesson
The 4 Components of a Good Documentation System
30 min
Oct 7, 2026 3:00 PM
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What you'll learn
Define documentation
We start with a brief definition and overview to align us
Describe a system
Spoiler alert: It's not a piece of software
Examine the 4 components of a good documentation system
Learn what you need to put into place for a consistent practice of creating, using, and updating process documentation
Why this topic matters
Process documentation helps you create successful companies where people want to work. However, people don't often publicly talk about it, and few companies are good examples to follow. Instead of guessing, using trial and error, and giving up after attempting a partial solution, learn about all four aspects to consider when you want to encourage documentation creation, use, and maintenance.
You'll learn from

Jen Bergren
Operations Educator




