Jul13
Just as pilots dutifully perform their preflight checklists, regardless of their years in the cockpit, or as surgeons meticulously follow their procedural checklists, irrespective of their alma maters or accolades - we, as leaders, must embrace the power of the checklist.
Pilots understand that their years of experience do not exempt them from following the same preflight procedure every single time. Surgeons, who've studied at the world's leading institutions and earned top recognition, don't ignore the checklist before picking up the scalpel.
Likewise, great leadership is about consistency and predictability. It’s about ensuring nothing important is overlooked. That's where the mighty checklist comes in. As leaders, we need to have our own checklists – a pre-meeting checklist, a collaboration checklist, a communication checklist, and even a frustration checklist.
A pre-meeting checklist to set the agenda, organize thoughts, and align expectations. A collaboration checklist to foster engagement, spark innovation, and maintain team spirit. A communication checklist to keep conversations clear, impactful, and meaningful. And a frustration checklist to manage stress, handle conflict, and foster resilience.
The power of a checklist lies not in its length but its commitment to making sure we don't miss what matters most. Checklists aren’t just about tasks - they're about cultivating consistency, maintaining focus, and driving excellence.
The checklist – it’s not just a to-do list, it’s a leadership tool. Here's to making it a non-negotiable part of our leadership toolbox.
By Dean Miles
Keywords: Business Continuity, Coaching, Mental Health
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