What are the most significant barriers or hurdles to making major strides forward in multiagency and whole-of-government interagency coordination?

Respond to the following operative questions:

• If the 21st century, post-9/11 threat environment requires elevated levels of cooperation and coordination across the interagency, what areas offer the most opportunity to build collective action and increased interagency coordination?

• What are the most significant barriers or hurdles to making major strides forward in multiagency and whole-of-government interagency coordination?
• How might you leverage the unique capabilities of the private industry to benefit the interagency process? What changes or incentives would be needed to increase their involvement?