Systematic Approach to getting things done

This approach was developed by Coverdale Training. They derived it by observing what successful groups of people did when they were engaged in tasks. It is very simple but not always easy.

This will help your working groups succeed. You work through the stages below in the order they appear.

The systematic approach.






It usually helps to agree what you are trying to do and whybefore starting work.




What has to be done


This will move the process towards action.


Decide who will do what and when to achieve your aims. Make the actions clear and concrete.

Without a plan action does not happen.


Put the plan into effect.



Look at how your plans have worked in practice. If all is well, then celebrate. If more needs to be done, revisit the systematic approach. Always take time to learn what you have done that has worked and think about how to improve it for next time.


You will be unlikely to get beyond the plan stage at a meeting. Action will happen afterwards. Reviewing is always helpful.
