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What does it mean?
One person or thing is causing major obstruction in a system.
In plain terms
He is blocking the group from working well.
What can you take from it?
One obstacle can halt progress.

Where it applies

  • work teams
  • projects
  • groups

Putting it to work

  • identify blockers
  • resolve conflicts
  • optimize process

Questions to consider

  • Who is holding things up?
  • How to remove blockages?

Another view

Blaming one person may ignore systemic issues.

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