Control

How do you guide a group of people yet still give them enough independence that they feel in control? I think it depends on both the leader and the people in the group. The leader has to clearly set the goal and the boundaries. The most difficult responsibility of the leader is to keep the group motivated.

In my group the leaders are terrible at setting goals. The goals are often vague or unattainable sometimes conflict with one anothers. This immediately creates an environment of failure. The boundaries are never defined, other then the "completion dates". People are confused over what their role in the group is, and what their individual responsibilities are.

The greatest problem in my group is the lack of motivation. Frankly, our leaders aren't inspiring. The often seem flustered with making decisions and watching them struggle with even basic managerial issues doesn't lend confidence in their abilities.