Taking a Back Seat is No Option: Planning for 2010

Fast Company
Reid Carr

Like it or not, it’s past time for all of us in Corporate America to move forward and map out a game plan for 2010. I suspect that this will be a welcome, albeit difficult, task for many, given the economic challenges that occurred over the last 12 months. However, there are still some companies out there that believe the state of the economy will determine their success, and while that premise might hold true in certain circumstances, organizations will have a greater chance of failing when they do not prepare for what lies ahead.

Taking a back seat is simply not an option. Recession or not, businesses can most certainly take steps to influence their destiny. At my company, Red Door Interactive, we’ve learned over the course of our existence that preparation is the key to success. The earlier you map out a plan for the upcoming year, the more organized and ready you’ll be when the ride begins. So for those of you who have yet to start, consider these strategies to help give you a strong start in the New Year:Full Story >>