The article explains how a course helps people understand how to use policy documents to plan for the workforce in the NHS. It shows a way to analyze policies and shares important lessons. The article suggests that policy documents can be useful for planning the workforce strategically. If this work isn't done, decisions about training and development might not happen in time to implement policies effectively. It's not always easy to connect policy to workforce, but it's worth the effort. Being able to use policy documents for future planning is crucial for creating strong plans.