Policy and Procedure Discussions
Question of the month: Can you find useful information about policies and procedures on-line?
On-line communities are an important part of our work and social lives. For those of us responsible for, or involved in, creating policies and procedures for our organization, finding an on-line community to discuss various aspects of policies and procedures can be very helpful. While the on-line information about policies and procedures may at times seem hard to find, it is out there.
Searching for Policies and Procedures On-line
Have you ever Googled the term policies and procedures? It is interesting what comes up. The most frequently occurring item in Google results are policy and procedures developed by universities and municipalities. There are a few companies selling policy and procedure related materials and services. But surprisingly, it can be hard to find good, useful information about policies and procedures on-line.
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Finding On-line Policy and Procedure Communities
According to comments we receive from attendees at the conclusion of our two day Well-Defined Processes course, one of the more enjoyable aspects of the course (besides the excellent instruction and great materials!) is the interaction that typically takes place between participants. While it not be quite the same, you can join or participate in on-line discussions about policies and procedures at various on-line communities.
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Meanings Behind a Good Policy
It would be nice if setting good policies were easy, but it can be difficult to articulate goal and priorities in ways that are meaningful to the entire organization. Good policies are important, however, because they serve as guideposts that can help keep your organization on track. You can learn a lot about an organization’s culture by reading its policies. How it feels about its employees, its customers, and where its priorities lie.
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Instantly downloadable Policies and Procedures
In response to numerous enquiries about the possibility of downloading individual policy and procedure documents, we launched http://www.policiesandprocedures.com in August. Now you can buy individual procedures from our large collection of easily editable documents. And, as part of our launch promotion, you can even enjoy $10 off any purchase by using coupon code D-TEN .
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On That Note…
Answer to this month’s question: It can be difficult, but there is useful information on-line, especially in the discussions going on at on-line policy and procedure communities, even though these communities do not necessarily appear in the Google results for policies and procedures. We are continually expanding our information archive, and hope to do more make or information site more interactive in the near future.
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