What is a PACE Plan? Primary – Alternate – Contingency – Emergency

Greetings and welcome to my PACE Blog. 

My name is Christopher Littlestone and I am the creator of “Life is a Special Operation” and the voice behind hundreds of videos which teach the tools and strategies of the Military and elite Special Forces to civilian leaders, businesses and families. 

I’m passionate about helping people achieve their goals, and I believe that PACE planning is one of many simple and effective tools that you can use to ensure that you accomplish your mission and get the job done.

What is PACE planning?

PACE planning is a framework for developing contingency plans that I’ve found to be invaluable in my own life and career. PACE stands for Primary, Alternate, Contingent, and Emergency.

• Primary Plan: This is your ideal plan. It’s the plan you’d like to execute if everything goes according to your expectations.
• Alternate Plan: This is your backup plan in case your primary plan doesn’t work out.
• Contingent Plan: This is your plan for dealing with unexpected events that could derail your primary or alternate plans.
• Emergency Plan: This is your plan for dealing with catastrophic events.

PACE planning is a valuable tool for anyone who wants to achieve their goals. It helps you to prepare for the unexpected and to make better decisions under pressure.

Why is PACE planning important?

There are many reasons why PACE planning is important. Here are a few:

• It helps you to mitigate risk. By identifying potential risks and developing contingency plans, you can reduce the likelihood of failure.
• It helps you to make better decisions. When you have a PACE plan in place, you’re better equipped to make informed decisions under pressure.
• It helps you to achieve your goals more efficiently. By having a clear plan in place, you can avoid wasting time and resources on unnecessary activities.

How can you use PACE planning in your life?

PACE planning can be used in a variety of situations, from personal to professional. For example, you could use PACE planning to:

• Plan a vacation
• Launch a new business
• Prepare for a job interview
• Manage a project

 I invite you to watch my video on the subject of PACE planning.

In the video, I provide a more detailed overview of PACE planning and share some tips for implementing a PACE plan.