[header] How to create an effective action plan [title] Keep a record of everything. [step] As you work through your action plan, keep notes of everything. You may find it helpful to have a binder with different tabs in it to section off different aspects of your planning process. 
Some examples of sections : [substeps] Ideas/miscellaneous notes daily schedules monthly schedules milestones research follow-up individuals involved/contacts [title] Know what you want to do. [step] The less clear you are about what you want to do, the less effective your plan will be.