Challenges and opportunities are fairly defined regardless of the audiences. All competitive views are accurately acknowledged and presented. This may necessitate that the process be 3rd party facilitated. Stakeholders have access to all levels of the process where their data is utilized. Agendas and work plans are consensus driven and stakeholders agree to abide by consensus decisions.
Recognition is given to the importance of voluntary initiatives.
Provisions are established for sunsetting specific policies and their resulting rules and regulations when there is no longer a need. Distinctions are drawn between historical problems and current practices in setting priorities and developing policies. Priorities are considered within the context of sustainable development. Recognition given for the need to balance risk and benefit in all human activity with a focus given to retaining the benefits while appropriately reducing risk. The process is pragmatic and focused on well defined objectives.