EDUCAUSE Southwest Regional Conference Think Stop #2

EDUCAUSE Southwest Regional Conference Think Stop #2

Question: How do we move from working in reactive mode and into proactive mode?

Responses:

• Moving from reactive to proactive requires a cultural shift that needs to be deliberately planned and executed over time - change management is critical.
• Proactive behaviors are rewarded - reactive behaviors are discouraged.
• By planning?!
• Step back...to see the bigger picture & talk.
• Encourage reflection with periodic retreats, whether departmental or by workgroup.
• Try to involve people who are open minded and forward thinking in your planning/decision making process.
• Focus on what's good about what's not and then strive to make it better.
• Allow well intentioned mistakes to occur w/o punishment.
• Schedule time for planning & execution - work on important but not urgent things.