Action Plans
Action plans can take many forms. In some instances the action plan might take the form of:
- A set of minutes resulting from a group discussion or facilitation session
- A checklist or bullet list of action points
- A mini project plan with a simple Gantt chart setting out the time line for each activity
- A flow chart describing showing the relationship of each activity
- A flip chart capturing the actions agreed during a planning session
- A mind map detailing actions, outcomes, deadlines and resources
- An e-mail summarising the key actions and activities following the coaching session
- A detailed, formal action plan using a standard template
- A copy of the coaching record used by the coach to capture the key points explored during a coaching session
The action plan is the product of or outcome of action planning. It is an important document as it provides a record of what has been agreed; it is a communication tool as well as a monitoring and reporting tool.
An example of a formally recorded action plan
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