The value of holding an LSIE lies in the information that s collected. The participants are able to give information more freely in an LSIE because of the broad involvement of employees and the increased trust level with what they perceive as objective third-party facilitators. It is important to analyze and use that information properly. It is also possible to use LSIEs to deliver information example policy matters to a wider audience in a participation manner.
OD consultants, whether internal or external, planning on using LSIEs need to recognize that they will need to spend more time on the implementation phase following the LSIE rather than assuming that change will be achieved during the event. Information collected during an LSIE can be overwhelming to the client organization, and help is needed to analyze the information and arrange it in a meaningful and useful form. When internal OD does not exist, an external OD consultant should plan on spending more time to help with follow-up activities. Planning for follow-up activities is as important as the planning for the LSIE itself. OD consultants should anticipate the problems organizations may encounter and coach the leaders accordingly.