We love creating policies, sets of rules used as the basis for decision making. However, most polices have low impact as they exist in a broader context of existing norms/culture. No policy can change culture. Policies are just the start: paulspector.com/policies-canno… By @PaulESpector

@HelenBevan @PaulESpector “Setting policies is easy and quick.Creating climates where people adhere to policies, and creating cultures where they believe in the policies is hard.” If the policy is genuinely written to achieve what is needed then it’s helpful. Otherwise we have documents, gathering dust

@HelenBevan @PaulESpector Oh, some managers love creating policies. But any policy works only if it is a result of a social agreement put on paper. Agreement first, policy second

@HelenBevan @PaulESpector Agree 100%. Policies should reflect the culture, in language and tone. Start through clarifying your shared values.

@HelenBevan @PaulESpector Very insightful.