Part of the problem is the way you stated it - a hierarchy of 'power'. If you focus on a hierarchy of 'ownership' instead, it's much better for everyone. Ther

Part of the problem is the way you stated it - a hierarchy of 'power'. If you focus on a hierarchy of 'ownership' instead, it's much better for everyone. There's a fantastic book (Extreme Ownership) that talks about how this is used within the US Navy Seals, and how it empowers the people doing the job, rather than dictating what they should do. Decisions do need to be taken with regards to direction - they shouldn't necessarily enforce 'how' that direction should be achieved.