Most people think of procrastination as putting off until tomorrow the things that need to be done today. However, when it comes to public policies, regarding public officials (especially elected officials), it actually implies, even avoiding their own responsibilities, which should already have been carried out, today, or even! , before! Unfortunately, too often, voters and the general public underestimate the potential and inherent RISKS, involved, when matters are not addressed in a timely and well-considered manner. With that in mind, this article will attempt, briefly, to consider, examine, review and discuss, using the mnemonic approach, what this means and represents, and why it is significantly important.
1. Important; reality; reasoning; investigation, sensitive/responsible; results; preparation: One of the challenges true leaders face is to effectively address relevant issues, realistically, and proceed, reasoned, based on the best possible research! One must consistently be responsive to urgent issues, be proactive, and proceed in the most responsible manner! Only when preparing one, for the best results, is a priority, the stakeholders and your organization are the final consideration!
two. Ideas; intentions; imagination; ideals; integrity: Everything must be considered, on a risk/reward basis, aligned with absolute integrity! Measure, the best path, forward, depending on your intentions, and if there is a balance, between, the true imagination and the significant ideals!
3. Status quo; arrange: In many cases, when the same old, same old ways are the main focus, the best a group can hope for is status quo! Only when all viable options and alternatives are considered, with an open mind, is there a potential for the best solutions!
Four. knowledge; hold; known: Some tend to procrastinate, because they fear (or feel uncomfortable, seek) anything that is not known/familiar, etc. Great leaders understand what must be kept and proceed, with the knowledge and understanding, to act, proactively, towards the best solutions!
5. Sustainable; Service; stronger; sooner: Well considered plans and actions must be carried out, sooner rather than later! When procrastination is the trend/focus, the ability to provide the needed service is diminished and potentially harmed! Only when a leader consistently provides the highest return will his leadership and his organization become stronger, more relevant and sustainable, and better rewards, on that risk/reward scale!
When public leaders procrastinate rather than proceed, taking well-considered and timely action, they often pool experience, much of it unnecessary. RISKS! The better prepared and effective one prepares and is prepared and one is ready, willing and able to take timely action, the better positioned the group is!