In this article, Scott Lowe, the author, provides 10 items one should keep in mind as he works on new policies for the organization.
1: Ensure that there is a policy on policies
2: Identify any overlap with existing policies
3: Don’t develop the policy in a vacuum
4: Step back and consider the need
5: Use the right words so there is no misunderstanding intent
6: When possible, include an exceptions process
7: Allow some shades of gray
8: Define policy maintenance responsibility
9: Keep senior executives out of the routine when possible
10: Establish a policy library with versioning
