-Focus the action efforts on the causal variables, such as leadership behavior and structure. Do not try to change by direct action the intervening variables such as motivation and control. It the causal variables are improved, there will be subsequent improvements in the intervening variables;
-Move from System 1 to 4 gradually and do not attempt one big jump as both leaders and members of the organization lack the skills for interaction and adaptation and many find it difficult to make a sudden, sizable shift from System 1 to 4.
-Involve those whose behavior has to be changed to bring the desired improvement, in planning the action to be taken. Involve all the persons affected in all the steps of the improvement cycle;
-Use objective, impersonal evidence as much as possible in the action planning process;
-As far as possible, ensure the initiative and active participation of those in the most powerful and influential positions in the improvement programme; and
-Conduct the action planning in a supportive, helpful atmosphere.