Great title Dan! Definitely an attention getter. I didn't know where you were going, so I read on. Since a crisis is creating urgency it makes total sense. It seems to me that there are a lot of people that need a deadline or they don't put forth their best efforts.

The 2 suggestions that I feel are absolutely necessary are: #2. Be upfront with everyone. If this point wasn't done, the next time this method was used it wouldn't be effective. It would be like crying wolf. #5. Stick to your word. This goes hand in hand is #4. I would assume that the group would only believe you if you are a person of you word, which is trust.

Thanks for the post; it was very thought provoking.

Connie