SOPs/Policies and effective dates

[Karen13]

I am wondering what the general concensus is regarding SOPs and e-dates. We typically roll out a new procedure two weeks prior to e-date so that training is completed prior to SOP becoming effective. That being said, I realize others roll out the SOP for training on the day it becomes effective. Thoughts?

[Terraldinho]

Our SOPs become effective one month after the issue date, to allow time for training. We've found this works reasonably well.

[thepharmaexpert]

Effective dates should be set after considering the time required to train all personnel to the new SOP.