Initiative
Acting in a self-starting, proactive, and persistent way rather than waiting for an outside prompt.
What practice looks like
Kids notice what needs doing, start without being prompted, take ownership, anticipate needs, and eventually identify and act on opportunities themselves.
Where it fits
Initiative is part of the Take Action phase of the Future Ready framework. See all 12 skills or read the evidence behind them.
Guides on initiative
New guides for this skill are on the way.
Practice initiative in real life
Start with the free Future Ready Checkup, a quick snapshot that suggests where to begin.
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