NASA astronaut Shannon Walker, Expedition 25 flight engineer, reads a checklist while working in the Kibo laboratory of the International Space Station.

“Checklists help you avoid mistakes and simplify outsourcing specific tasks. They also free up some of your mental bandwidth from worry and help you focus on more important work. Whether you’re an executive in a large company or working in your business, two kinds of checklists will help you avoid mistakes and accomplish more faster.

“Checklist One: Read-Do
If you’ve ever cooked dinner while following a recipe, you’re familiar with a Read-Do checklist. It outlines the steps required for accomplishing a specific outcome, like cooking lasagne.

“Checklist Two: Do-Confirm
A Do-Confirm checklist covers tasks you complete from memory.
Pilots use a Do-Confirm checklist to ensure they haven’t overlooked anything such as checking the right instruments or locking the plane’s brakes. Essentially, this kind of checklist helps the pilot fly a plane safely without relying solely on his or her fallible memory.”
Article: Two Powerful Types Of Checklists You Must Use