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Proactivity

Proactivity is the ability of an individual or organization to initiate action in order to achieve a desired goal, rather than reacting to events as they unfold. Proactive behavior also involves anticipating future needs and taking proactive steps to meet them.
Proactivity is part of our Product Management Career Leveling Framework. Explore next steps in your career from this industry-standard model.

  1. Curated Learning Resources

    • The Wharton School logo
      Proactivity: Taking initiative

      Adam Grant, Professor of Management and Psychology, The Wharton School

      Adam provides a definition for proactive behavior: taking initiative and acting independently to make changes instead of waiting for others. He then provides 11 tactical tips for how to express proactivity:
    • Blend logo
      Proactive Product Management

      Clement Kao, Principal Product Manager, Blend

      Clement covers: • What is proactive product management and why does it matter? • Why is it so difficult to become a proactive product manager? • The key to becoming a proactive product manager • Steps to take to become a proactive product manager • The snowball effect of proactive product management