Designing Policies and Procedures

— writing policies, writing procedures —

(Half-day workshop)

This workshop provides a guide for creating policies and procedures that people will read and follow.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Anyone who must write policies and procedures

YOU WILL LEARN TO:

  • Understand the differences between policies and procedures
  • Be aware of what the courts expect
  • Choose the right format for the document
  • Prepare documents employees will understand and follow

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction

  • What readers want and need
  • Demands on writers

Legal Aspects

  • Legal wording
  • What the courts expect

4 Steps for Development

Policies Versus Procedures

  • Definitions

Formats

  • 6 options