A Guide for the Development of Policies and Procedures

The steps used for developing goals and objectives

Strategic Directions (mandate, vision)
Goals/Outcomes (end results, purpose)
Objectives (definable, measurable targets)
Action Plan (set deadlines, budgets and assign responsibility to all your tasks and activities)
Policies (ensure that there are appropriate policies to support your actions)
Procedures and practices (specifics for how you are going to achieve the policies)
Evaluation strategies (now that you know where you are going, you will be better able to measure your success and revise your directions and plan as needed)