Creating a Action Plan http://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/services/change-management-process-improvement/ July 2016

Why create an Action Plan? An action plan identifies clearly what actions are required to deliver improvements and change, who is responsible for delivering the action, by when. An action plan can be a simple list of actions or a more detailed plan grouping activities into categories or work streams, indicating dependencies, resources, and timelines.

An action plan can be a simple list of actions or, as above a more detailed plan grouping activities into categories or work streams, indicating dependencies, resources, and timelines

What you need before you start Issues from process mapping Issues / options from brainstorming Number your issues they will be much easier to organise and audit 8

How to create an Action Plan Number issues identified in process mapping / brainstorming, review them in turn Discuss solutions to address the issue You can use brainstorming to generate solutions Agree the action(s) needed to deliver the solution Record and number the action, ensure you include who is responsible and when the action will be reviewed or delivered by

Example Action Plan

Tips for creating an Action Plan Assign a ‘Project Manager’ to ensure the action plan is reviewed regularly Assign actions to individuals not groups Agree a schedule for reviewing the action plan with the project team Number each action 8

What Next? Monitor and review progress to delivering actions