You and every participant are at different
levels of awareness as the process begins. Each participant
will go through various stages of awareness throughout the process.
This is a spiral --people may go
through the same stage again but with a broader understanding.
To keep the process on track, be aware of where people are
in this process and guide them to the next step through communication
and participation. Use your knowledge of their perceptions and
interest in the process through decision
analysis to anticipate what is needed as you move through
the steps in the decision process. Moving ahead before most
participants are ready may cause conflict
and delays by making it more difficult for people to reach the
next stage. |