Write supporting policies

Either write new drafts of policies to support the changes, or oversee team members to do so. If your policies are already nearly adequate, then this will instead be a comprehensive review.

This involves research but you also need to consult relevant stakeholders throughout the policy development process. Give people appropriate ways to openly and constructively discuss policy issues (including how you will monitor and evaluate them) and how they could be resolved.

Put them in writing according to your organization's policies and procedures. At first, prepare draft policies in a format and style that makes them easy to understand and apply. Then test and review them in discussion with stakeholders, and improve the drafts. Over time you want to make sure that the stakeholders will see the relevance of the new policy and, eventually, accept it.

Your policies will need to reflect the culture, values and objectives of the organization, and acknowledge a range of sources, interest groups and applications. They will also need to include implications for resourcing, implementation, and review.

When the new polices are approved, notify those affected by the changes in time to take remedial action.

Relevant texts:
Writing policy | Writing procedures
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Interview questions

1. Explain the principles and practices you use in developing policy.
2. What relevant external policies affect you? (Include policy at global, national, state, regional and local levels.)
3. Who are your key stakeholders (Include those at at local, national and state level)
4. Explain how you do consultation in your organization.
5. Explain how you evaluate and review policies during and after development.
6. Explain your organization's business and corporate plans and its philosophy.
7. What other bodies give you funding? What are their requirements?