A simple tool used to reduce failure by compensating for the potential limits of human memory and attention.
- Metodologías: Ingeniería, Diseño de producto, Gestión de proyectos
Listas de control

Listas de control
- Mejora continua, Prevención de errores, Manufactura esbelta, Mejora de procesos, Gestión de proyectos, Control de calidad, Gestión de calidad, Seguridad
Objetivo:
Cómo se utiliza:
- A list of items, tasks, or criteria is created to be checked off during a process. It is used in quality control, safety procedures, and task management to ensure consistency and completeness.
Ventajas
- Ensures consistency and completeness in carrying out a task, reduces errors and omissions, and is simple to create and use.
Contras
- Can lead to a 'tick-box' mentality where items are checked without proper consideration, may not cover all eventualities, and can be inflexible.
Categorías:
- Ergonomía, Gestión de proyectos, Calidad, Gestión de riesgos
Ideal para:
- Ensuring all steps in a procedure are followed consistently to improve reliability and reduce errors.
Checklists find extensive application across diverse sectors including aerospace, healthcare, software development, and construction. In aerospace, checklists are indispensable for pre-flight safety assurance and maintenance procedures, providing pilots and technicians with a reliable foundation to minimize risks associated with flight operations. In healthcare, they facilitate surgical safety protocols, with the World Health Organization recommending surgical checklists to enhance patient outcomes and reduce surgical complications. In software engineering, these tools are employed during code reviews and deployment processes, ensuring that critical steps are not overlooked which could lead to system vulnerabilities or operational downtime. The implementation of checklists is especially beneficial during the prototyping and testing phases of product development, where detailed criteria must be met before advancing to subsequent stages, ultimately enhancing product quality and reliability. Team members, including project managers, engineers, and quality assurance professionals, typically engage in the checklist creation process, collaborating to identify necessary tasks and criteria pertinent to their specific project goals. Regular review and updating of checklists are advisable to incorporate lessons learned and adapt to evolving standards or regulations, thereby maintaining their effectiveness as a quality assurance tool throughout the lifecycle of a project.
Pasos clave de esta metodología
- Create a checklist based on specific tasks or criteria.
- Distribute the checklist among relevant stakeholders.
- Instruct team members on how to use the checklist properly.
- Implement the checklist during the process.
- Monitor adherence to the checklist while performing tasks.
- Conduct periodic reviews of the checklist for completeness and relevance.
- Update the checklist as necessary for improvements or changes.
- Provide feedback after checklist implementation for further refinement.
Consejos profesionales
- Incorporate feedback loops within your checklist process to facilitate continuous improvement and adaptation based on real-world data.
- Design checklists that include both quantitative and qualitative criteria to avoid reliance solely on numerical data, enhancing the depth of evaluations.
- Regularly revise and update checklists based on evolving industry standards and best practices to maintain effectiveness and relevance.
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