36In anticipatory strategic change situations, the first step in the process should be to implement the required organizational changes. 37A common error in crisis strategic change situations is for managers to attempt to save too much of the business. 38A recovery plan is often required in anticipatory strategic change situations. 39In anticipatory strategic change situations, one of the first steps is to build an understanding of the changing environment. 40An incremental approach to instituting strategic change is thought to be beneficial as it prevents premature closure on an inappropriate target. 41An effective tactic to use in anticipatory strategic change situations is to build commitment over time as information becomes available. 42An effective tactic in crisis strategic change situations is to incorporate feedback at all stages of the process to clarify what actions are needed. 43One of the first tasks for managers in reactive strategic change situations is to calculate the time to crisis. 44Pivotal change targets are supporters and resistors. 45Pivotal change targets who lack the capabilities to participate in a reactive strategic change initiative are easier to deal with than bystanders who can stall the process. 46In reactive strategic change situations, once remedial action has been started, any downward trend in performance will immediately begin to reverse. 47If performance continues to deteriorate in reactive strategic change situations, resistance among the uncommitted is likely to decrease. 48In a crisis strategic change situations, the planning time frame should be at least 18 months. 49A key element in long term planning is to include a provision for contingencies. 50One of the most common reasons that the expected financial value of many strategic change