Following an Organized Plan[Note:—The necessity and advantages of thorough organization are here set forth in several statements some of which were directed to institutional managers. These principles, however, applying to all lines of work, justify their inclusion here.—Compilers.]—It is essential to labor with order, following an organized plan and a definite object. No one can properly instruct another unless he sees to it that the work to be done shall be taken hold of systematically and in order, so that it may be done at the proper time.... (Ev 94.1) MC VC

Well-defined plans should be freely presented to all whom they may concern, and it should be ascertained that they are understood. Then require of all those who are at the head of the various departments to cooperate in the execution of these plans. If this sure and radical method is properly adopted and followed up with interest and good will, it will avoid much work being done without any definite object, much useless friction.—Manuscript 24, 1887. (Ev 94.2) MC VC

Well-understood Plans—The work you are engaged in cannot be done except by forces which are the result of well-understood plans.—Letter 14, 1887. (Ev 94.3) MC VC

Forethought, Order, and Prayer—It is a sin to be heedless, purposeless, and indifferent in any work in which we may engage, but especially in the work of God. Every enterprise connected with His cause should be carried forward with order, forethought, and earnest prayer.—The Review and Herald, March 18, 1884. (Ev 94.4) MC VC

Thoroughness and Promptness—It will be easy to make great blunders if the business is not looked after with clear and sharp attention. Although the novice or apprentice may be energetic, if there is not in the various departments someone to oversee, someone who is properly qualified for his work, there will be failure in many respects. As the work grows, it will become impossible even occasionally to postpone jobs from one date to another. What is not done in due time, be it in sacred or in secular matters, runs a great risk of not being done at all; in any case, such work can never be done so well as at the proper time.—Manuscript 24, 1887. (Ev 94.5) MC VC