One of the most demanding tasks is to 1) gather relevant pieces of information in the current moment, 2) create a plan that will likely have a positive and desired effect, and then 3) acting on it with coherence, congruence and consistency.
On basic level, this is practically how we as humans function, but the keys to the metaphorical city gates are in the adjectives and systems getting more complex with time.
- What is relevant knowledge to gather in the now?
- What is the effect that is desired?
- How do I act with coherence, congruence and consistence?
A good place to start is to review the tools used, particularly language, since how we use it can limit or open up our view of the situation, our goals and behavior.