I don’t think any of us want to be an arm chair quarterback. We simply want to help. But, we look into a process to learn or to understand the output of the process better and we see opportunities for improvement. I know I’d love to jump in to help out with the situation, but typically I really cannot. To help would be to join in the game, to be in the three-point stance on the line with the other players. That takes time and commitment, sacrificing the ability to live up to the responsibility of my position. The best, quickest way to help is to provide insight or feedback to those in the game, in the process, on the line. But, at that point, I am the arm chair quarterback.

Solution: build the trust and favor of the team so that we can help each other. Then, when I spot something that can help them, they will be more likely to listen. And when they sot something that can help me, I will be more receptive. Instead of arm chair quarterbacks just watching, we link our mutual success and become players on the same team.