Is it common for Hong Kong NGOs to lack internal document management solutions?

Answer summary

Yes, heavy workloads and informal handovers make lack of documentation a widespread issue.

Full answer

Yes, this is one of the most common administrative issues for Hong Kong NGOs.

The main reasons include:

  • Staff are too busy with daily operations and service delivery
  • A formal documentation culture has not been established
  • Deep reliance on verbal handovers and informal training

Instead of attempting to build a massive, complex system overnight, we suggest starting small by drafting standard operating procedures (SOPs) for your three most critical workflows.

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