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Playbooks

Playbooks are step-by-step guides and procedures for common processes and workflows.

Updated over a week ago

What are Playbooks?

Playbooks provide:

  • Documented procedures

  • Step-by-step instructions

  • Best practice guides

  • Standard operating procedures

Unlike blueprints (which are project templates), playbooks are instructional guides.

Types of Playbooks

System Playbooks

Pre-built guides provided by Kaana:

  • Common business processes

  • Best practice procedures

  • Getting started guides

My Playbooks

Playbooks you create:

  • Custom procedures for your team

  • Organization-specific guides

  • Lessons learned documentation

Viewing Playbooks

Playbook Library

Navigate to Playbooks to browse available guides.

Filter by:

  • System Playbooks - Provided by Kaana

  • My Playbooks - Created by you

Playbook Content

Open a playbook to see:

  • Title and description

  • Step-by-step instructions

  • Related resources

  • Version information

Using Playbooks

Follow a Playbook

  1. Open the playbook

  2. Read through the steps

  3. Follow instructions in order

  4. Reference as needed

Reference During Work

Keep playbooks handy while working:

  • Open in a separate tab

  • Print for reference

  • Share with team members

Creating Playbooks

New Playbook

  1. Navigate to Playbooks

  2. Click + New Playbook

  3. Enter details:

    • Title - Playbook name

    • Description - What this covers

    • Content - Step-by-step instructions

  4. Click Create

Content Structure

Organize playbook content with:

  • Numbered steps

  • Section headings

  • Bullet points

  • Notes and tips

Rich Formatting

Playbooks support:

  • Bold and italic text

  • Headings and subheadings

  • Lists (numbered and bulleted)

  • Links to resources

Managing Playbooks

Edit Playbooks

  1. Open the playbook

  2. Click Edit

  3. Update content

  4. Save changes

Playbook Versions

Track changes over time:

  • View version history

  • See who made changes

  • Restore previous versions

Delete Playbooks

  1. Open the playbook

  2. Click Delete

  3. Confirm deletion

Note: System playbooks cannot be deleted.

Sharing Playbooks

Playbooks are visible to your organization:

  • Team members can view

  • Admins can edit

  • Share links to specific playbooks

Best Practices

Writing Playbooks

  • Use clear, simple language

  • Number all steps

  • Include all necessary details

  • Add screenshots if helpful

Organizing Content

  • Start with an overview

  • Group related steps

  • Use consistent formatting

  • End with next steps or cleanup

Maintaining Playbooks

  • Review regularly for accuracy

  • Update when processes change

  • Archive obsolete playbooks

  • Gather feedback from users

Playbook Naming

  • Use action-oriented titles

  • Be specific about the process

  • Include scope or context

  • Example: "New Client Onboarding Process"

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