At American
Speakers Bureau, we suggest that people build into their lives
and personal systems some checklists to keep things focused
and organized. These lists can be very valuable, assuming
they are reviewed appropriately.
A great example, for people who travel, is the "Travel
Checklist" - -everything that you might ever want to
take with you anywhere. (Just because it's on the list, that doesn't
mean you HAVE to pack it, just that you might want to consider
the option so that you don't miss something.)
We compared lists around the office and have come up with a fairly
extensive combined list to use as a 'boilerplate'. Our recommendation
would be to copy and customize it for yourself. Keep a copy on
your PDA (personal digital assistant - whichever one is your preference)
so that you can check it again before heading back home. If you
have a motorcycle, plane, boat, or make special kinds of trips,
you might want a separate checklist for each of them as well.
Happy
Traveling!
UPDATED 7-22-09 If you have suggestions on what to pack or ad, let us know by email or phone. Thanks!
To do
before leaving
Confirm flights / car rental
Back up computer
Confirm hotels
Transfer files to web
Check weather
Replicate notes
Check childcare arrangements
Make back up copies of files
Check pet arrangements
Arrange car pick/up
Place holds on home deliveries
Check camera, charger, batteries, cables, memory cards and software
