Checklists: A Simple Tool with Complex Benefits
Step Two: Drafting
• Does the checklist: Utilize natural breaks in workflow (pause points)? Use simple sentence structure and basic language? Have a simple, uncluttered and logical format? Fit on one page? Minimize the use of color?
• Is the font: Sans serif? Upper- and lower-case text? Large enough to be read easily? Dark on a light background?
Wes Friesen is a proven leader and developer of high performing teams and has extensive experience in both the corporate and non-profit worlds. A former in-plant manager, he is also an award-winning university instructor and speaker, and is the president of Solomon Training and Development, which provides leadership, management and team building training. His book, Your Team Can Soar! contains 42 valuable lessons that will inspire you, and give you practical pointers to help you—and your team—soar to new heights of performance. Your Team Can Soar! can be ordered from Xulonpress.com/bookstore or wesfriesen.com. Wes can be contacted at wesmfriesen@gmail.com.
