Survey respondents were asked to rank the following potential barriers to success in creating one common over-arching mission, set of values, and strategic plan for the chiropractic profession.

Scale: (1 = most significant – 7 = least significant)

• Philosophical differences / Lack of understanding of divergent viewpoints
• Egos / Personal agendas
• Lack of focus / Commitment to the process
• Inability to agree on priorities and goals
• Lack of buy-in from key stakeholders
• Resistance to change
• Unresolved conflict