What Is Your Plan?

If there is one thing the past few years have taught us, it is to have a plan. Businesses have had to learn new ways of working. Churches have shifted to streaming. Families have adjusted to caring for elderly parents while facilitating virtual learning.

One thing we can expect to remain normal is change. Change serves as the catalyst — and even the push — for growth and transformation. With change comes the need to have a plan. Do you have one? I mean a real one — not something you come up with on the fly.

“With change comes the need for a plan — and a plan is just a decision you have not been afraid to make yet.

We have to plan to have a plan:

Proactively set aside time regularly to think through upcoming decisions. List risks and mitigation strategies — ask all the what-if questions and know your options. Assess your time and resources honestly. Say it out loud: 'I do not know everything.' Acknowledge your need for help. Note the pitfalls to avoid and share them with others. Failure is always a learning opportunity.

So, what's your plan?