Be Proactive Not ReactiveManagement - be prepared and make things happenHow often do we hear that we should be more proactive and wonder how we could possibly be more proactive than we already are?In this article I would like to explore the ways in which we are reactive and the ways in which we can turn that around to be truly proactive. Unfortunately there are many ways in which we can and should be proactive that get turned around on us and called "pushy". To be proactive means to control an expected occurrence or situation, especially a negative or difficult one - in other words, to be the cause of things. Webster's dictionary defines proactive as acting in anticipation of future problems, needs or changes. To be reactive means to act in response to something or to be the effect of something. It is critical in our businesses that we make things happen and therefore create the effects we want. That means we need to be proactive, to start the ball rolling, so that we can be cause of the state of our businesses and the results we achieve. Being proactive often means being prepared. This is especially applicable to sales and production. In sales, it means anticipating the client's need for reassurance. It means giving a potential client references or testimonials before they ask. In the production arena being proactive means anticipating future problems. There are many ways you can be proactive, starting with making sure the crew really understands what they will be doing for the day or week. The common occurrence of multiple trips to a supply house is really a symptom of being reactive. Unfortunately all instances of being reactive rather than proactive cost you time and money.To request a complete copy of this article, click here.
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Be Proactive Not Reactive
Management - be prepared and make things happen
How often do we hear that we should be more proactive and wonder how we could possibly be more
proactive than we already are?
In this article I would like to explore the ways in which we are reactive and the ways in which we can turn
that around to be truly proactive. Unfortunately there are many ways in which we can and should be
proactive that get turned around on us and called "pushy". To be proactive means to control an expected
occurrence or situation, especially a negative or difficult one - in other words, to be the cause of things.
Webster's dictionary defines proactive as acting in anticipation of future problems, needs or changes. To be
reactive means to act in response to something or to be the effect of something. It is critical in our
businesses that we make things happen and therefore create the effects we want. That means we need to be
proactive, to start the ball rolling, so that we can be cause of the state of our businesses and the results we
achieve.
Being proactive often means being prepared. This is especially applicable to sales and production. In sales,
it means anticipating the client's need for reassurance. It means giving a potential client references or
testimonials before they ask. In the production arena being proactive means anticipating future problems.
There are many ways you can be proactive, starting with making sure the crew really understands what they
will be doing for the day or week. The common occurrence of multiple trips to a supply house is really a
symptom of being reactive. Unfortunately all instances of being reactive rather than proactive cost you time
and money.
To request a complete copy of this article, click here.
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You work hard. You are knowledgeable in your field. You are an expert at what you do. You are a professional. You deserve to make
more money and have the time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Ideal Consulting will help you achieve your goals, become more
profitable and have more time for yourself and your family.
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