Policies, Standards, Procedures

Policies, Standards, Procedures

Policies establish broad organizational principles, standards define specific requirements to meet those principles, and procedures outline the detailed steps for implementing those standards. Policy, standard, and procedure technical writer and documentation services will include:
  • Policies: Broad, high-level statements of intent which set the overall direction and guiding principles of the organization.
  • Standards: Define the specific requirements and expectations for achieving the goals outlined in policies, outlining what is required or expected.
  • Procedures: Provide detailed, step-by-step instructions and exact actions on how to implement standards and achieve desired outcomes.
  • Controls: Measures or safeguards to ensure compliance with policies, standards, and procedures, with mechanisms for verification.