Proactive vs. Reactive Behavior

Waiting until there is a fight to do something about it.

• Proactive

• Reactive

You see two people that are mad at each other and try to help them solve the problem.

• Proactive

• Reactive

Leaving for work early to avoid traffic

• Proactive

• Reactive

Getting stuck in traffic and having the call in late to work

• Proactive

• Reactive

Organizing papers before they start to pile up.

• Proactive

• Reactive

Getting mad when a huge stack of papers falls over and you have to clean it up.

• Proactive

• Reactive

Deciding to work ahead on a project since you are done with all of your other work.

• Proactive

• Reactive

Waiting until your project is past due to complete it.

• Proactive

• Reactive

Avoiding conflict by ignoring a person you don't get along well with.

• Proactive

• Reactive

Waiting until there has been an issue with another person to start avoiding them.

• Proactive

• Reactive