What is it?
A checklist is a
list of things to be done or items to be obtained. It is a simple way
of remembering what to do and then checking that you have done it.
When to use it
Checklists can be used at any point in the Problem Solving Process
and are particularly useful for:
- Preparing lists
or materials/equipment/activities required
- Collecting Data
- Preparing standard
practices and procedures
- Constructing
action plans
What does it achieve?
Rather than having
to rely on your memory or the memory of others, a checklist provides
a useful way of deciding - and remembering - the what, where, who, when,
why and How of things to do.
Examples might be:
- Providing an
inventory of items an engineer needs to keep on his van.
- Helping you
make sure you perform all your tasks.
- Making sure you
know what you have done so you don't backtrack
Key steps
- Brainstorm items
- Record on List
- Who, what, where
and when for each item on list
- Copy checklist
to all involved
- Tick items as
they are done