One of the keys was to reinforce what has already been learned rather than present new ideas in an environment already suffering from overload. As with many entrepreneurs or risk-takers, they suffer from isolation, criticism, lack of resources, and support. Such a setting may tend to attract people with similar personalities, drives, and needs which further separates them from the mainstream. The Group Think phenomenon was typified by the decision to launch the Challenger. Throwing a training solution at these challenges is like a doctor prescribing medication without a proper diagnosis.
Training is only a small part of the equation and is often seen as a pat remedy.
Many trainers are not involved in organizational development, which is the key. An example is the change in the appraisal system to reinforce new behaviors and improve collaboration among departments. The introduction of Zenger-Miller's basic principles provides a supportive environment for not only change, but also a safe environment for human development. One of the keys to survival begins with a marriage of the old and new. Their imagination and pace was counterbalanced by their lack of business fundamentals.