Review

Reviewing documents or designs is an integral part of the job for many professionals.

I remember in my early days, being shown how to review a design drawing.  I was basically told to ‘just look for stuff that doesn’t look right’.  And then I had to get on with it. And so, I did.

Review of reports is similar, with even less guidance given on what to look for.  And yet, the reviewer has a certain level of responsibility. 

There is an interesting responsibility trap with reviews; and the performance of the actual task is rarely clearly taught to us.