This file is part of an action research site at Southern Cross University. The development of action plans is an important part of any goal setting or problem solving. Yet, surprisingly, it is often neglected.
Action plans are the means by which the future is planned, and thereby controlled and changed.
Action planning converts a goal or a solution into a step by step statement of who is to do what by when. It uses effective small-group processes for information collection and analysis. In using it, you decide a goal. You then develop an initial sequence of actions to achieve it. This gives you a rough action plan.