ADVANTAGES OF A WRITTEN LIST
You may have the aptitude to keep a running priority list in your mind, but most beginning supervisors find it advantageous to write out a list on a desk pad for the following reasons:
Writing the list is a form of self-discipline. When you know what needs to be done next, you are better organized and less likely to waste time.
The list frequently eliminates forgetting, which can get one into trouble with superiors. Some supervisors simply prefer to trust visible lists instead of their memories.
Completing a list and checking off items is satisfying and motivating. A priority list is, in effect, a personal reward system.
Return to the Six-Month Model on page 184 and prioritize the activities. List them from highest ...
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