Some organizations are too loosey-goosey – people have too much freedom to mess around and not pay attention to key goals and results. They need more structure, reporting, goals and guardrails.
Some organizations are too tight – people are worried about the rules and reporting and accountability so much that they aren’t happy or creative and are feeling over-managed.
A leader needs to know when to tighten it up, and when to loosen it up for the best short and long term results from their people.
Which do you need now?