Nicos Paschali, International Author, Designer & Facilitator of Learning Workshops. Mental Discipline Coach.

1. Constrain the Length – keep it to between five and nine items, completable in 90 seconds.
2. Use Appropriate Language – simple, clear and exact.
3. Define a Clear Pause Point – define when should the checklist be used and by whom.
4. Apply Visual Design Standards – it must be easily read and understood.
5. Test and Revise – keep testing until the checklist works consistently.

Use these steps to create simple, well-crafted checklists that proactively eliminate mistakes.