Planmatige

Planmatige is a Dutch adjective meaning characterized by planning, systematic organization, or a methodical approach. It is used to describe activities, processes, or decisions that follow predefined steps, schedules, and procedures rather than being improvised.

Etymology and usage: The term derives from plan and the suffix -matig, meaning “in the manner of.” The closest English equivalents are planning-based, systematic, or methodical. Planmatige describes the manner in which work is conducted, rather than the work itself.

Scope and application: The concept is common in management, public administration, project planning, and maintenance. It emphasizes preparation, sequential phases, risk assessment, and resource allocation. A planmatige aanpak aims to improve predictability, efficiency, and quality of outcomes.

Examples: Planmatige onderhoudsstrategie refers to a planned maintenance strategy; planmatige besluitvorming to systematic decision-making; and planmatige uitvoering van projecten to systematic project execution.

Contrast and policy relevance: Planmatige approaches contrast with ad hoc, improvisational, or reactive methods. In governance and organizational literature, planmatige methoden are advocated to enhance accountability, traceability, and auditability of actions.

Variations and related terms: The noun planmatigheid denotes the quality of being systematic or methodical. Planmatig can function as an adjective or adverb, and planmatig handelen is a common collocation describing deliberate, staged action.

See also: planmatig werken, projectmanagement, kwaliteitszorg, risicomanagement, onderhoudsplanning.