maybe it is indeed part of some mental model, when we talk about systems we also talk about having checklists for systems, so its good :)
Here's some quotes from the book notes of Seeking Wisdom by Peter Bevelin:
"Take all the main models from psychology and use them as a checklist in reviewing outcomes in complex systems." [1]
"It's a great overview of the lessons of Charlie Munger (partner of Warren Buffett) - and his approach to checklists of multi-disciplinary models to guide clear thinking" [1]
"Simplify and standardize processes, and use checklists to decrease the likelihood of operator errors." [1]