Plans are of little importance, but planning is essential
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Churchill states that while specific plans may change, the act of planning is crucial.
- In plain terms
- Plans change, but the process of planning is vital.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on preparing to think, not just the plan.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is more important than the plan?
- How do you prepare?
Another view
Sometimes rigid adherence to a plan is needed for safety.
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