Question

What is the purpose of an action plan?

Answer 1

isnt it a to-do list

Answer 2

This seems related to the question about goals from before. An action plan is basically what it sounds like--a detailed and specific set of steps (or actions) to help you figure out how to achieve your goals (like a plan).

You can read more about goal-setting and action plans (specifically in the context of searching for a job, but it can be applied to anything) with this resource: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-write-an-action-plan#:~:text=How%20to%20write%20an%20action%20plan%20in%205,as%20using%20internal%20reporting%20or%20holding%20regular%20meetings.