{"id":5628,"date":"2023-10-26T16:40:28","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T19:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.interactsolutions.com\/?p=5628"},"modified":"2026-01-28T11:25:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T14:25:52","slug":"how-to-structure-an-action-plan-for-better-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.interactsolutions.com\/en\/how-to-structure-an-action-plan-for-better-results\/","title":{"rendered":"How to structure an action plan for better results"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dfgkn\" data-offset-key=\"4g294-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"4g294-0-0\">\n<p>Evaluate projects and plan new cycles. To put all this into practice, an excellent management tool is the action plan. Proactive planning will contribute to improving your results.The action plan is a tool to map the path to achieving goals. In definition, it is a plan that defines necessary actions. Through it, you specify:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Timeline<\/li>\n<li>Deadlines<\/li>\n<li>Responsible<\/li>\n<li>Financial resources<\/li>\n<li>Necessary human resources<\/li>\n<li>Results monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drucker.institute\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peter Drucker<\/a>, the action plan is the basis for time management, an executive\u2019s scarcest and most valuable resource. And the waste of time, as we know, is an inherent part of life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How to create an action plan?<\/h2>\n<p>In practice, the action plan can be divided into five moments, also called life cycles:<\/p>\n<h3>Initiation<\/h3>\n<p>The starting point. This is the time to define goals and establish where you want to go.<\/p>\n<h3>Planning<\/h3>\n<p>Definition of main activities and necessary resources. This is the phase of setting up the schedule and defining each task\u2019s responsibility.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactsolutions.com\/conteudo\/ciclo-pdca-como-aplicar-metodologia-melhoria-continua\/?en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The principles of the PDCA Cycle are valid here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Execution<\/h3>\n<p>Hands-on. In addition to putting it into practice, this is the time to analyze errors or noise along the way. The more detailed the planning, the easier and better executed the action plan.<\/p>\n<h3>Monitoring<\/h3>\n<p>Monitoring is the best way to guarantee the success of the action plan. When a problem is identified, apply a corrective measure to avoid the ripple effect.<\/p>\n<h3>Closure<\/h3>\n<p>Evaluate the results obtained, having as a guideline the objectives established in the planning. A good tip is to document learning using\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactsolutions.com\/conteudo\/analise-critica-cinco-dicas-para-uma-eficiente-avaliacao-de-resultados\/?en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">critical performance analysis<\/a>, which will help you in future projects.<\/p>\n<h2>5W2H and PDCA Cycle<\/h2>\n<p>A widely used tool for creating an action plan is the 5W2H. It is a checklist of seven questions that must be answered in planning. The initials of the questions, namely, form the acronym:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What<\/li>\n<li>Who<\/li>\n<li>When<\/li>\n<li>Why<\/li>\n<li>Where<\/li>\n<li>How<\/li>\n<li>How much<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When responding, the team will have an activity map, facilitating visualization and general understanding.<\/p>\n<p>PDCA, on the other hand, is one of the best management tools and surprises for having been on the market for almost 70 years and still being current. It is used for control and continuous improvement.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactsolutions.com\/conteudo\/ciclo-pdca-como-aplicar-metodologia-melhoria-continua\/?en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div data-offset-key=\"7io8v-0-0\">\n<h2 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"6q4v1-0-0\">Interact Suite SA helps you create your action plan<\/h2>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dfgkn\" data-offset-key=\"3q398-0-0\">\n<p class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3q398-0-0\">Planning is essential for any company. After all, it can be linked to different areas, such as:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"73v7i-0-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactsolutions.com\/solucao\/gestao-estrategica\/?en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Strategic management<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"73v7i-0-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactsolutions.com\/solucao\/gestao-por-processos\/?en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Process management<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"73v7i-0-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactsolutions.com\/solucao\/gestao-da-qualidade\/?en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quality management<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"73v7i-0-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactsolutions.com\/produto\/sa-project-manager\/?en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Project management<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"73v7i-0-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactsolutions.com\/solucao\/governance-risk-and-compliance\/?en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Risk management<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dfgkn\" data-offset-key=\"sfcm-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"sfcm-0-0\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactsolutions.com\/produto\/?en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interact Suite SA<\/a>\u00a0allows the creation of action plans linked to objectives, indicators, and strategies. Discover\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactsolutions.com\/produto\/sa-governance-manager\/?en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SA Governance Manager<\/a>, a complete system for corporate governance 4.0.<\/p>\n<p>The user can consult, progress, and update the action plans in integrated management. In turn, linking them to the company\u2019s strategic planning is possible.<\/p>\n<p>The system meets the primary market methodologies, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BSC \u2013 Balanced Scorecard<\/li>\n<li>GPD \u2013 Management by Guidelines<\/li>\n<li>OKR \u2013 Objectives and Key Results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To learn more, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactsolutions.com\/produto\/sa-governance-manager\/?en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SA Governance Manager<\/a>\u00a0and speak with one of our consultants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Evaluate projects and plan new cycles. To put all this into practice, an excellent management tool is the action plan. 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