proactive steps — Actions taken in advance to prevent problems or create opportunities

a determined office worker organizes important documents into labeled folders while checking her computer calendar. She places backup copies in a secure filing cabinet and sets reminder notes on her desk. Her coworker rushes frantically searching through messy papers on his cluttered desk nearby. Other employees look stressed as they scramble to find missing files before an important deadline. The organized worker calmly hands her prepared materials to the grateful team. actions taken in advance to prevent problems or create opportunities