The key word is coordination. Unfortunately to some it means making a list and making sure every one knows what to do. Here's the goal, here's what you need to

The key word is coordination. Unfortunately to some it means making a list and making sure every one knows what to do. Here's the goal, here's what you need to do, "make it so." In reality, coordination takes place in the face of constant change. Goals are critical, but purpose and trust are primary. When we know WHY we're doing work, and we trust the people we're working with, then coordination becomes two explicit acts. It is distribution of responsibility as widely as possible, and assignment of the right authority to carry out the responsibility. If you trust the people you're coordinating with, then what and how they meet their responsibility doesn't matter. You can rely on their individual creativity/talent. When change happens, everyone has enough authority to adjust to the change in their own area of responsibility. If you don't know WHY and you don't trust the people you're coordinating with, then slave-labour tactics and task lists will be required, which means the effort is very likely to fail anyway.