Step 4 Identify Tasks

TTJA CHECKLIST

STEP 4 - IDENTIFY TASKS (~10 hr.)

? Ask for definition of "task"

? Ask how many tasks typically included in each duty area (6-20)

? Ask the team to state the preferred number of words a task statement should

have (maximum 8, 2-3 preferred)

Review with team the criteria for tasks and task statements

Refer team to these pages in Workshop section of Participant Manual

Refer team to list of acceptable action verbs in Workshop section of

Participant Manual

Have the team select the most appropriate level at which to write the tasks

Choose an easy duty area to begin

Use Nominal Group Technique to have team identify tasks within first duty area

-- Use brainstorming, procedural review, and verification analysis as appropriate

-- Have each team member silently generate a list of tasks for the duty area

During round robin, write their suggestions on flipchart, alternating lines with

two different color markers

Use color coding/cross-through technique to track items that are "folded

into" the final choice

-- Make sure the task statement reflects the duty area statement

-- Help team critique action verb, review object, and check modifiers/qualifiers of

task statements

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