Each of the segments of the organization has its own unique perspective on the problems that exist. The power of the Apollo method is that it enables us to leverage the diversity of thought and perspective that exists to our advantage. By establishing the principle that all perspectives provide value in the understanding of problems, the need to defend our individual perspective goes away. We no longer have to make decisions on the best course of action based on one person's or one group's narrow point of view. The method allows problems to be defined and their significance understood in terms to which all parties can agree.
All input is accepted without bias at every stage of the process.
Application of the methodology will ultimately determine the value of the information received. Evidence-based causes that combine with others to create known effects will remain. Others will fall away. The end result is improvement in the systemic infrastructure that prevents problems from occurring in the first place. Not the Blame Recent reports by the Institute of Medicine and the Veterans Administration confirm what those of us involved with Health Care improvement initiatives have been aware of for some time.