Action Planning Template
Action planning should be proportionate. Not every finding needs a new initiative. The objective is to focus on the few actions that will make a practical difference.
| Step | Prompt |
|---|---|
| Clarify issue | What problem or opportunity does the evidence point to? |
| Set priority | Is this enterprise-wide, local, urgent, emerging or monitor-only? |
| Identify owner | Who is accountable for the response? |
| Define action | What practical action will be taken? |
| Set evidence of progress | What result, metric or signal will show progress? |
| Agree review date | When will progress be reviewed? |
| Close the loop | What will employees be told? |