Chapter 2.3 · Policy & Document Architecture¶
Two Lessons. The first builds the architecture: the hierarchy of policy, standard, procedure and guideline, and how the documents connect without duplication or orphans. The second is the craft: writing a policy that sets direction rather than configuration, and governing it through a lifecycle that includes the exceptions the real world will demand.
Objectives¶
- Explain how policies, standards, procedures and guidelines fit together, and what a document architecture is.
- Write a policy statement at the altitude of intent, not configuration.
- Govern a policy through its lifecycle, and handle non-compliance honestly through a documented exception process.
Lessons¶
| Lesson | Title | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3.A | Policy Hierarchy & Document Architecture | ~45 min |
| 2.3.B | Writing & Governing a Policy (lifecycle, exceptions) | ~45 min |
The Chapter quiz is at the end of Lesson 2.3.B.