15/04/2023
The Hidden Power of a Checklist
Few years ago, I had come across a book titled “The Checklist Manifesto” by Atul Gawande. I learnt the power of a and went on to make few checklists for implementing processes in my business. And it worked. My efficiency increased even though I needed to train or re-emphasize the same point whenever it wasn’t followed.
Recently, I came across this HBR article “A Checklist for Making Faster, Better Decisions” by Erik Larson and saw few stats that emerged during Erik’s study, one of which was:
“In a three-month study of 100 managers, we found that managers who made decisions using best practices achieved their expected results 90% of the time, and 40% of them exceeded expectations” states the HBR Article.
As a manager, your ability to make decisions quickly and accurately is essential for achieving your goals. Fortunately, this checklist can help. Drawing on the latest research and best practices, it provides a clear, step-by-step process for improving your decision-making skills and achieving better outcomes.
From defining your decision criteria to analyzing the potential outcomes, this checklist covers all the key factors to consider when making a decision. So, whether you're facing a major strategic choice or a day-to-day operational issue, use this checklist to simplify your decision-making and maximize your productivity.
The following video summarizes the key points of the checklist on decision making. You can read the full HBR article for more details.
We use checklists in all our workshops and it helps the participants in reinforcement of the learning and better application
