Checklists: A Simple Tool with Complex Benefits
• Can the checklist be completed in a reasonably brief period of time?
• Have you made plans for future review and revision of the checklist?
Checklists aren't the total solution to eliminating mistakes. They are, however, an important tool for helping us and our team members stop making those "stupid" mistakes—which are so easy to make when we're working hard and trying to keep up with the many details of getting the work done.
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.
