Passively waiting until a plan is missed is an expensive way to
solve the problem and increasingly risky, particularly when
prevention and problem optimization can be designed into the
process [14]. We proposed a methodology for proactive event-
driven decision-making in order to eliminate or mitigate
anticipated problems, and capitalize on forecast opportunities. By
facilitating proactive decision-making, we expect to open up a
range of new opportunities for services that will help people in
their everyday lives. Indeed, there is an ever increasing need for
knowing how to forecast that something will happen and when it
will happen (e.g. a heart attack, or an act of violence), and
knowing what to do before it happens. Therefore, our
methodology is expected to have a significant impact on time-
critical and often life-critical situations, where it is vital to prevent
problems and capitalize on forecast opportunities.