# Policy Lifecycle

> Manages policy documents through their full lifecycle. Reviews policies for gaps, suggests updates based on framework changes, and tracks approval workflows.

- Skill: `grcengclub/policy-lifecycle` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add grcengclub/policy-lifecycle`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/grcengclub/policy-lifecycle/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: grcengclub (https://skillmd.com/u/grcengclub)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/grcengclub/policy-lifecycle

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# Policy Lifecycle Manager

Manages policies from creation through retirement.

## Capabilities

- **Policy Creation**: Draft new policies from templates
- **Gap Analysis**: Compare policies against framework requirements
- **Version Control**: Track changes between policy versions
- **Review Scheduling**: Manage annual policy review cycles
- **Approval Workflows**: Document approval chains

## Policy Lifecycle Stages

1. **Draft**: Initial policy creation
2. **Review**: Stakeholder and legal review
3. **Approve**: Management approval
4. **Publish**: Release to organization
5. **Monitor**: Track compliance and effectiveness
6. **Update**: Periodic reviews and updates
7. **Retire**: End-of-life and archival

## Policy Types Supported

- Information Security Policy
- Acceptable Use Policy
- Data Classification Policy
- Incident Response Policy
- Business Continuity Policy
- Access Control Policy
- Change Management Policy
- Vendor Management Policy

## Output Formats

- Policy documents (Markdown, DOCX)
- Redlined change comparisons
- Policy inventory matrices
- Review schedule calendars
- Approval documentation