How to Write a Checklist That Actually Works

Inspired by Atul Gawande's Checklist Manifesto — a checklist for making checklists that prevent failure, not just document process.

by w0zro9 steps

Define the problem

1
Name the specific failure moment
2
Target ineptitude, not ignorance
3
Define the pause point

Write the steps

4
List killer items only
5
Keep steps to five words
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Cap at nine items
7
Choose READ-DO or DO-CONFIRM

Test and refine

8
Test with real users
9
Revise until users volunteer it

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