Lately, for reasons unknown, my collegues and I have been exploring philoshophical and practical ideas associated with multiple options.  Yesterday’s post focused on individuals and multiple positions they might have.

Today is about the multiple ways to  a destination.

Its a two way street!

Collaberative group decisions and agreements (even if just a group of two) depend not only on the participants positions but also on which bi-ways and highways you choose to arrive at the decision.

There are always multiple paths to follow.  Today’s musing is about how you get to the destination.  Is it the winding mountain path, multi lane super highway or even a road not yet constructed and you need to blast your way through?

Also, to confuse the issue the directions chosen by different participants can be opposite at first (i.e., its a two way street and people are going both ways). You need to be careful to avoid head on collisions.

To make things more difficult, not only might the directions be opposite but the conclusions (i.e., the ultimate destination) might not be in sync.

Herding Cats

Traditionally people believe herding cats to be a difficult task.  Cats are perceived as individual and strong willed.  Getting them to follow common routes can be challenging.

The best approach is not to challenge this.  Remember, everyone is important.  This should be your mantra.  Respect everyones chosen direction.

Determining a common path for everyone to follow , through  dialogue and communication results in the best solution.  Not only is everyone going in the same direction on the same road, but it is by choice.