What to include in an action plan

The building blocks

• Goal — specific and measurable.
• Steps — the actions, in order.
• Owners — one accountable person per step.
• Dates — start and due for each step.
• Success metrics — how you'll know it worked.
• Risks — what could derail it, and the backup.

Keep it executable

If a step can't be assigned and dated, it's not a step yet — break it down. The action plan maker structures this for you.