Strengths-

• encourages "global" thinking (i.e., thinking across disciplines)
• gets people thinking; it provides a good stretch; the answers are always different
• introduces "systems" concepts without being technical or academic
• required scanning and reading often results in more reflection than occurs when talk predominates. The Cathedral analogy in particular often provokes deep consideration of work spirit

Weaknesses-

• takes more time than other modules
• less likely to fit the pace of a shorter event
• may feel like "going to school" to some audiences

Specifications for success-

• special materials must be high quality-accessible, thought-provoking, inviting the reader to discover and make new associations