Vision Planning Step Three -- Identify Potential Barriers 
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The next step in our process is to expose the barriers, or roadblocks to the "ideal" vision. This is important because it helps us define where we will need to work in order to move in the direction of the vision.
If it is a large team, divide up into sub-groups, with each sub-group taking a category. Normal brainstorming techniques work well for this phase of the session. Ask each sub-team to list the barriers to their category of the vision. Develop each list on a flip chart sheet.
When the lists are complete, have each sub-team present their list of barriers to the entire team. As the individual barriers are presented, have the entire group discuss how each roadblock should be categorized, depending on how much direct control the team can have on fixing the barrier.
D = team has direct control.
I = team only has indirect control.
N = team has no control over the barrier. (These are not ignored, they are elevated to the appropriate level for consideration and attention.)
This categorization of the barriers will allow the team to focus on working the issues that they most control.
- Our decision making will improve with this knowledge.
- Our motivation will increase as we make progress against the barriers.
Next time we look at planning for the initial actions.
Blessings,
Larry
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