A brief presentation on what Proactivity is.

1. Pro-Activity

2. Session objectives Understanding the concept of “Pro-activity”. Identifying the differences between being reactive and being pro-active. Understanding the importance of pro-activity in our career.

3. The story of a plastic bag

4. Activity = Pro-activity?

5. What is pro-activity… Initiative; Responsibility; Competency; Constant quality – regardless circumstances; Decisions – conscientiously taken.

6. What is not pro-activity… Pressure, aggressiveness; Disobeying orders and recommendations; Changing responsibilities; Withdrawal, due to commodity.

7. Waiting Kills Progress!

9. Control the environment and take advantage of all the opportunities.

10. The lack of perspective catches them unprepared.

11. Find and follow their own action way.

12. They are often forced to do things in a certain way only.

13. They confront reality and create a positive plan of achieving their objectives.

14. They have no respect for superiors and are hunting for their mistakes.

16. Concentrate their energy and efforts towards what can be changed.

17. Everything becomes a burden, because nothing can be done in that regard.

18. They have a positive nature, which is inviting and generates growth.

19. Makes promises.

21. Seek responsibility.

22. Justify the lack of initiative.

23. Take initiative.

24. Find excuses and invent lies.

25. Admit when they are wrong; learn from mistakes and avoid repeating them.

26. They are afraid of winning.

28. I will do it. / It can be done like this.

29. I have to…

30. I chose to… / I prefer to…

31. This is a no solution situation.

32. I will consider the options.

33. This is me, and I cannot change.

34. I can develop permanently.

35. I am too busy.

37. Let’s find out!

38. It wasn’t my fault.

39. I was wrong.

40. I always did it like this.

41. There has to be better ways.

42. I am waiting to be given.

43. I am thinking to solutions.

44. Come later.

46. Pro-active? How?

47. Define what you want from life. Success is a choice. Failure is, usually, the result of not making a choice. Know where you are heading

48. After setting up where you want to go, set up the reason why you want to get there. Imagine how you will be when / after achieving your objective. Set up your objective

49. Plan how you will achieve your objective Make long terms plans and follow them strictly. Set-up the steps to be taken for achieving that objective. Set-up terms of taking the steps.

50. Only thinking to some plans means only dreaming. Writing the plans on paper, reading them daily and following the progress, means a step ahead in achieving them. Write the plans on paper

51. Periodically analyze the progress On each term, analyze if you reached the point you have planned to be. If you reached it, analyze why and what else could you have done. Never abandon!

52. Give yourself a prize For each victory, celebrate! Set-up the prize in advance, but keep in mind the final purpose. Never become lazy and self-sufficient after each victory. Go on!

53. Enjoy!