tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537967222576364479.post8810275847400205287..comments2014-12-28T08:31:56.177-08:00Comments on What I Think You Should Think About: Why Social Programs FailDanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01873901251403413949noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537967222576364479.post-55630255916629994682013-01-09T14:14:00.357-08:002013-01-09T14:14:00.357-08:00Dan, I love the perspective and insights you bring...Dan, I love the perspective and insights you bring, and yes, agree that you are most definitely 'on track' with the majority of your points. It is for that reason that we have needed you and others like you at 'the table'. Do I now have your permission to share this further with some of our working group members, as I think it very valuable and something each need and perhaps even want to hear. We all want action and we all want to see results. People have invested significant time, resources and energy and I think that, like me, many (if not most) would find this refreshing.<br />And, Brad, I absolutely appreciate your comments as well and agree with the very real danger of consensus, as well as your comment about credibility. <br />Great thoughts -- both! Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16921535520334620346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537967222576364479.post-30314708918273281182013-01-09T01:36:58.353-08:002013-01-09T01:36:58.353-08:00The problem is that if a charitable initiative blo...The problem is that if a charitable initiative blows its credibility, it seldom gets a 'round two'. I'm not concerned about tackling the 2nd most important issue, I am concerned about upending the whole initiative by missing something critical and relatively easy to avoid right off the bat.<br /><br />I think consensus isn't just important and beneficial, it's sometimes essential! But it requires a meaningful restriction on the number of voices at the table. It's better to tackle a smaller project well, than jump in over your head, and get lost in the red tape. If you get as few decision-makers as possible together to put a plan in place (like 5, 6 tops), then you will gain from the accumulated perspective, vision and power.<br /><br />Dan, every decision has an emotional and a rational component. Even people that have learned not be rash are still often impulsive (and may even pride themselves on it!). They are certainly feelings-driven on some level, although they might not even be able to appreciate that. The reverse assumption would be that so-called emotional people don't need to see an effective plan, or a focus on results before they commit. Those two assumptions are equally likely to endanger effective buy-in -- important as you champion this kind of innovation. :-)bradjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08170027819705772821noreply@blogger.com