When you know what your goal is, but not how to reach it.

Think backwards from the goal, in steps, to the current situation.

1. Start by writing the goal at the far right of a piece of paper or virtual whiteboard.
2. Ask: "What would have to happen just before this for us to succeed?"
3. Put the answer to the left of the goal. Then ask the same question for that answer.
4. Repeat until you have stepped all the way back to today.