01.10 Action

transform inputs into yields

create an action plan:

• structured goals
• concrete actions that allow for incrementable change
• use the different action points to create the plan
• table: columns: one action (ordered by timeline), recourses, time needed, budget, timeframe
• underestimate and overachieve

There are many ways to approach producing an action plan – lists, spreadsheets, flow charts.

The more complex the design the more actions there are, and sequences and dependencies to account for.

For our seedling designs (which hopefully aren’t too big) then you can try doing the river of actions as we have shown with post it’s. This also works for larger designs as well and is also good when working collaboratively with others in person.

Another grouping that I have found useful is now, soon, later. And after listing all the things that I need to do I then put them into these 3 groups. I like the looseness of these 3 categories, although you can always take it to another level and put dates and timings for them if your design is calling for that.

Action is also entirely necessary for manifesting the design – doing the work itself.

Share in the comments how you are going to make your action plan and the first 1 or 2 actions you are going to make. (You may well have already been putting your design into action).