Bill mostly worked for himself, consulting and advising organizations. Pat mostly worked as a manager in non-profit or governmental organizations. Each mode had its challenges and rewards. Here are a few of the lessons we learned. Some of these are adapted from handouts the Bill made and used with his clients.

• Use the Carver model for policy governance of non-profit organizations.
• Notice which thinking mode is in use.
• Check out the lessons Pat learned from her public service work.
• Let the Believer Stance dominate discussion of an idea first, but be sure that the Doubter Stance follows up.
• Learn how to run effective meetings.
• Understand and notice the dynamics operating within teams and workgroups.
• Review the Facilitator's Guide for effective group meetings.

• Fail to focus on priorities
• Leave interpersonal conflict unresolved. It will fester and eventually blow up.
• Let the Doubter Stance dominate discussion of ideas at before the Believer Stance is heard.
• Go to meetings unprepared or without an agenda.
• Assume you understand what someone is trying to say without getting validation by paraphrasing what you think they meant.
• Waste time unneccessarily