When your at work and someone says you should be proactive what are they saying?
2007-03-01 04:41:09 · 18 answers · asked by aryanguenthner 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Don't wait for someone to tell you there is a problem. Know when problems are occurring and fix them.
Don't wait for a problem to happen before doing something about it. Prevent the problem from happening instead.
2007-03-01 04:45:33 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa A 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Proactive Meaning
2016-10-31 00:53:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being proactive means thinking and acting ahead of anticipated events; this means using foresight. Not only is it a great method for avoiding more work down the road, but it can be extremely important for averting disasters. Planning well for the future and for instituting systems at work and in study, and planning at home can make life easier, not just for you, but for others too, and besides, it may make you more popular. Many of us look to proactive people as the instigators of action and creative ideas in society. Here are some suggestions for helping you to become a more proactive person
2015-03-21 02:00:42 · answer #3 · answered by Garrard 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
being proactive is taking inititave in a situation. Being the first to step up and say, hey i can do this. Being proactive is becoming the emmergent leader in a group. Proactive people are positive thinkers. When someone is being proactive they take control of any situation that demands attention.
2007-03-01 04:50:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proactive is the opposite of reactive.
Being reactive means you act after an action happened and you then do something about it. Sometimes it's too late.
Being proactive means you act before such action happens, anticipating events or issues. This allows you to always be ready on time.
2007-03-01 04:46:27 · answer #5 · answered by GuyNextDoor 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It means you should anticipate what is going to happen, prepare for it and take action immediately. For example, if your company is planning to start a new division, you could do some research on what they intend to do, what sort of personnel would be required, then learn the skills or get the qualification necessary to go up to your boss and offer your services, before the company starts advertising or anybody else start preparing for it. Proactive is the opposite of reactive (e.g. reacting to what happened).
2007-03-01 04:51:49 · answer #6 · answered by amn1717 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of putting out the fire after it occurs, doing something ahead of time to prevent it. It's really forecasting to see what may happen in future business, so you will be prepared. Proactive VS. reactive.
2007-03-01 04:46:05 · answer #7 · answered by Sally 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Think ahead. Take action now to get yourself and your company in good position to take advantage of opportunities that might come up in the future. Anticipate what could go wrong and do something now to prevent it from happening.
In other words, make things happen, don't just sit around waiting for something to happen and then react to it. (That's called being "reactive" and is usually much more costly and disruptive.)
2007-03-01 04:48:24 · answer #8 · answered by Dave W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means take the initiative. It's the opposite of being passive. For example, if you're waiting on another person for something to happen, call them up and ask how things are progressing, or go visit their office and ask if you can do anything to help, etc, instead of just sitting at your desk waiting for them to call.
2007-03-01 04:45:21 · answer #9 · answered by a female 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Means you should step up and do / take charge of your tasks without waiting for someone to always tell you to get started.
They are also called "self starters" and usually get promoted faster . . . they understand the process sooner and get the job done without requiring so much supervision.
(although all jobs require some orientation to get a clear understanding of the company's product and how you fit into the workings)
2007-03-01 04:52:20 · answer #10 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋