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Policy on One Page
Each policy: title, scope, 5 rules, exceptions, review date — one page only.
Goal
Break "20-page policies no one reads" into one page employee remembers.
Steps
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Pick existing long policy (expenses, leave, security).
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.
Keywords
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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 app.
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