Written policies serve the purpose of formalizing operations across a large organization. They create consistency and make sure that all processes run smoothly. However, a very small business or organization may have no need of such a set of policies. In fact, defining them in this way may limit collaboration and slow down work for a small group. Think about the size and needs of your organization before taking the time to define policies. For each aspect of operations considered, gather a group of management and employees who are directly impacted by or responsible for that process or area. Work on defining the policies and procedures for that area with the group, taking input and confirming details as you go. This will allow for the plan to be grounded in real operations and will give your employees a sense of ownership in the plan. These will be used together to tell your management and employees how to operate a given section of the organization. Policies, the philosophy and rules of your organization, are designed to further your goals and keep your operations true to the organization's principles. These policies are expressed through your procedures, which are specific methods for how things are to be done. For example, a policy might be using and selling only green materials and products. The procedures to support that policy might be shopping from approved green vendors or checking the environmental impact of each material or product used. Your policies, and by extension your procedures, should be designed in line with your overarching philosophies and goals in mind. Check over each one that you've created to make sure that they are all working together towards the same end. If some do not seem to fit or you find some questionable procedures, amend them to better fit your mission.
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One-sentence summary -- Consider your need for written policies. Gather a group of relevant management members and employees. Write out policies and procedures for each aspect of the business. Check that the policies fit in with your culture and philosophy.

Q: Although it isn't always true that dangerous people look disheveled, it is an extremely common stereotype. For this reason, it's very important that you always look neat and well-groomed. Wash your hair regularly and get it cut often so that it looks neat. Always wear clean clothes. Bathe every day to avoid smelling badly. You should also wear deodorant, and cologne/body spray/perfume if you'd like. People generally find attractive people less creepy than unattractive people. While you should not go to great lengths to change your appearance just to satisfy other people, you may want to consider taking some small steps to make yourself more attractive. People tend to find under-eye bags creepy. If you have these, there are a variety of ways to minimize their appearance, including reducing your alcohol and sodium intake, treating your seasonal allergies, sleeping on your back, removing your makeup before bed, using sunscreen, quitting smoking, and applying a cool compress to your eyes. Bulging eyes are also generally considered creepy. If you're a woman, try applying dark eye shadow to your lids and curling your eyelashes to help them appear less bulging. The way you dress is the aspect of your appearance that you have the most control over. Because people tend to associate anything out of the ordinary with creepiness, try to keep your clothing neutral and on-trend. Steer clear of clothing that doesn't match or doesn't fit you well. It's also best to avoid anything that looks like it should be worn as part of a costume, like a cape. Don't wear clothing with slogans that promote violence or dehumanize women, as this may make people think you are potentially violent, and thus creepy. There's nothing wrong with wearing clothes that express your personality, but if you're really concerned about other people thinking you're creepy, be careful about wearing anything too unique. If you're unsure whether an outfit will make you look creepy, try asking a trusted friend or relative what they think. You don't need to be extremely fashion forward to not look creepy. A simple pair of jeans and a t-shirt is usually a safe choice.
A: Practice good hygiene. Look your best. Dress well.

Article: Pastels come in several forms, oil pastels, hard pastels, soft pastels, and pastel pencils, and each has distinctive properties. Oil pastels are pastels with wax and inert oil as added ingredients. Pastel paper comes in a variety of different textures and weights but is usually rougher than the paper used for acrylic or watercolor painting. This is because pastel does not like to stick to a completely smooth surface. Pastel paper also comes in different colors, as pastels are great for working on colored paper because of the density and saturation of their color. Pastel paper is sometimes manufactured with a "laid" effect, meaning the grain on one side is made of closely spaced lines and the opposite side has a slightly mottled surface. Yet another type of pastel painting paper is very close to a carborundum (wet 'n dry) or a coarse sandpaper. These can be fun types of paper to experiment with. If you are unsure which type you would like to use, try purchasing a few pieces of each type of pastel and paper, then figure out what you like, and don't like, about each through experimentation. While not used interchangeably, soft pastels, hard pastels, and pastel pencils can be used in combination with each other in the same painting. Oil pastels, on the other hand, can be difficult to blend with the other types of pastels. Keep this in mind when purchasing your pastels.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Decide which type of pastels you would like to use. Learn about the types of paper you use for pastel painting. Purchase pastels and pastel paper at your local art supply store.

Article: Your superiors, professors, and school heads will award you with your achievement by placing your earned academic hood on you during the ceremony. At some universities, you will not need to carry your hood with you. Instead, you will be expected to drop off your hood ahead of time. Follow your university's commencement instructions closely. You'll want your hood folded in half with the turned-out velvet lining fully visible. The velvet strip should be at the front of your arm, facing outward. The narrow, or neck, end should be facing out from your body. If the hood includes a button and cord, such as for the satin lining, be sure these are unfastened. Your professor will secure them for you during the ceremony. You'll need to check on your program's policies to be sure you use the correct arm. Most will require you to use to the arm closest to the adorner and furthest from the audience, usually the left. Some university ceremonies, however, may want you to drape your hood over the right arm. Your hat can get in the way of the hooding ceremony. Remove it and then turn your back to the adorner. This will allow your adorner to smoothly affix the hood to your robes. Your adorner will lift the hood over your head and place it on your shoulders. They will then align the cord with your neck. Your adorner will place the velvet lining along your shoulders so the hood flows smoothly down your back and turn the bottom half of the hood out so the satin lining shows. Finally, the adorner will fasten the cord across the middle of the hood to secure the fold.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Bring your academic hood to the graduation ceremony. Drape the folded hood over your arm or shoulder. Carry your draped hood to the stage. Face away from your adorner and remove your cap. Allow your adorner to hood you.