checklists
To-do item lists
Checklists is the plural of checklist—a list of items to be verified, completed, or remembered.
Pilots run through pre-flight checklists.
Surgeons use safety checklists.
The appeal is systematic: nothing gets forgotten or skipped.
I made a checklist for packing, Run through the checklist before we launch.
Arranging into groups
- sortingArranging into sequence
- groupingArrangement by shared traits
- sequencingDetermining element order
- prioritizationRanking by importance
ordering · sections · headers · numbering · bullet-points · indentation · nesting · tagging
Fired metal projectile
- checkboxToggleable selection indicator
- numberedAssigned figures for order
- itemizedListed separately, point-by-point
- spreadsheetTabular data organizer
printable · digital · paper · laminated · reusable · fillable · interactive · shareable
Putting items in containers
- groceryFood retail shop
- shoppingAcquiring goods at retailers
- travelMovement between locations
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
moving · cleaning · maintenance · safety · preflight · surgical · onboarding · inventory
Commotion or fuss
- assignmentsAllocated duties or tasks
- dutiesRequired tasks or charges
- choresRoutine household tasks
- errandsBrief purposeful outings
responsibilities · steps · subtasks · reminders · follow-ups · deliverables · prerequisites · requirements
Validate as true
- verifyConfirm accuracy or truth
- inspectStudy closely for flaws
- reviewCritical written assessment
- auditFormal accounts examination
validate · sign-off · approval · compliance · proofread · walkthrough · pre-flight · inspection
Productive without waste
- workflowSequential task progression
- progressMovement toward improvement
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
goals · milestones · deadlines · completion · throughput · batching · routine · habits
categorization
Arranging into groups
- sortingArranging into sequence
- groupingArrangement by shared traits
- sequencingDetermining element order
prioritization · ordering · sections · headers · numbering · bullet-points · indentation · nesting · tagging · labeling
bullet
Fired metal projectile
- checkboxToggleable selection indicator
- numberedAssigned figures for order
- itemizedListed separately, point-by-point
spreadsheet · printable · digital · paper · laminated · reusable · fillable · interactive · shareable · collaborative
packing
Putting items in containers
wedding · moving · cleaning · maintenance · safety · preflight · surgical · onboarding · inventory · inspection
to-do
Commotion or fuss
- assignmentsAllocated duties or tasks
- dutiesRequired tasks or charges
- choresRoutine household tasks
errands · responsibilities · steps · subtasks · reminders · follow-ups · deliverables · prerequisites · requirements · pending
confirm
Validate as true
audit · validate · sign-off · approval · compliance · proofread · walkthrough · pre-flight · inspection · certification
efficiency
Productive without waste
- workflowSequential task progression
- progressMovement toward improvement
- trackingMonitoring location over time
accountability · goals · milestones · deadlines · completion · throughput · batching · routine · habits · focus
- habit trackerstreaks, goals, reminders, daily log, progress bar
- holiday prepadvent, gifts, decorating, shopping, countdown
- planningplan, planned, planners, calendars, scheduling
- accommodationsextra time, double time, time and a half, breaks, rest breaks
- aviation rulesflight regulations, civil aviation, pilot licenses, air traffic control, aviation security
- job aidscheat sheets, tip sheets, cue cards, step-by-step instructions, procedures
checklistschaos
Complete disorder and confusion
disorder · disorganization · randomness · confusion · disarray
checklistsintuition
Instinctive immediate understanding
guesswork · winging it · gut feeling · instinct · improvisation
checklistsflexibility
Ability to adapt easily
improvisation · spontaneity · stream of consciousness · ad-libbing · blank slate
- safety checklistDocumented precaution verification steps
- preflight checklistSystematic review before departure