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Plan of Action

By Sallie Hussey on February 3, 2012

What’s that old saying about the best laid plans of mice and men?  I think it’s something about how they often go astray. Those aren’t the exact words from the poem, but I believe the general gist is that no matter how much you plan, you should always be prepared for the unexpected. 

I’ve been a big planner since I was young. I carefully planned every semester during college so I could work summers far away, work one semester as an intern, and still graduate in four years.  I’ve been planning a special vacation (which I’m actually taking next month) for over three years.  I have lists of my lists, and I like to know what’s happening next week, next month, and next year.

That doesn’t mean I can’t change if something alters my plans. I just prefer to stick to the plan. Just recently I told a friend I thought I was possibly the least spontaneous person I knew.  But last year when my dream vacation was cancelled because of bad weather, I went to Target, bought a bathing suit and sunscreen, and took a cheap flight to California for a few days of desperately needed sunshine. 

Last weekend Bridges’s board of directors held a planning retreat.  We spent hours looking at the future of the organization and asking ourselves what critical issues the board and staff need to address in the next few weeks, months, and years.  We want to plan and be prepared for Bridges’s future to ensure we’re around to provide amazing services and programs for another 85 years.  We have a roadmap to help us get there, and we’ll work the plan with your help.

While we have a plan, we’re still flexible and ready for the unexpected.

Come see us soon,

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