BusinessAugust 20, 2026

runbook

RUN-buk

Definition

A detailed manual or set of standard operating procedures that defines how to perform a specific recurring task or manage a complex system.

Etymology

The term originated in the IT and software engineering industries as a physical or digital 'book' detailing the steps needed to keep a system running, eventually evolving to cover any standardized operational procedure.

In the news

In this article, the author suggests adding questions about Cvent software workflows to a 'show-tech runbook,' which serves as the operational guide for managing event technology during a trade show.

Cvent’s August iCapture and Jifflenow updates turn booth scans into scheduled meetings faster

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