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Policy on One Page

“Policy on One Page” is a short 50-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Administrative domain. Each policy: title, scope, 5 rules, exceptions, review date — one page only. It draws on Plain Language / Information Design. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Each policy: title, scope, 5 rules, exceptions, review date — one page only.

50 min Intermediate

Goal

Break "20-page policies no one reads" into one page employee remembers.

Steps

1

Pick existing long policy (expenses, leave, security).

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You have one policy readable in 3 min.

Evidence base

School: Plain Language / Information Design

Founders: Edward Tufte · Plain Language Movement (2001)

Tufte — Visual Display of Quantitative Information; Plain Language Movement (US Plain Writing Act 2010) to compress bureaucracy.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Policy on One Page" take?

This exercise takes about 50 minutes, practiced solo in a Action format.

When will I notice the effect of "Policy on One Page"?

You have one policy readable in 3 min. In the short term: In a month, employee questions about policy drop 70%.

Is "Policy on One Page" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Plain Language / Information Design (Edward Tufte, Plain Language Movement (2001)). Tufte — Visual Display of Quantitative Information; Plain Language Movement (US Plain Writing Act 2010) to compress bureaucracy.

Is "Policy on One Page" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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