In this month's posts, resident blogger Chuck Schultz takes on a number of topics revolving around the necessity of planning. In Fundamentals, Chuck talks about the importance of your organization's succession planning and how to develop the next gear expert in your system. In Mini Disasters, he describes how it doesn't necessarily take an earthquake or major hurricane to ruin your day. In What is Your Elevator Pitch?, Chuck talks about the importance of preparing for important industry events like the upcoming Gear Expo.