3. As you prepare to engage in future plans, use the list of factors from the chapter to prepare for the timing of your actions: Understanding: Do you have a firm grasp on the situation? Maturity: Are your motives right? Confidence: Do you believe in what you are doing? Decisiveness: Can you initiate action with confidence and win people’s trust? Experience: Have you drawn upon wisdom from others to inform your strategy? Intuition: Have you taken into account intangibles such as momentum and morale? Preparation: Have you done everything you must to set up your team for success?

