[Case Study 35] The Movement Without a Center (Facilitator Guide)

Facilitator Guide

Case Study 35 – The Movement Without a Center

When does expansion lose coordination—and what does it reveal about leadership, trust, or system design?

When expansion loses coordination.

Case Study 35 – The Movement Without a Center explores a leadership dilemma in which growth outpaces the structures needed to sustain coherence, coordination, and shared purpose. As the movement expands across people, places, or initiatives, communication fragments, decision-making becomes inconsistent, and the unifying vision begins to weaken. This case invites reflection on the underlying system dynamics, hidden incentives, and often-unseen patterns shaping behavior. Through this lens, leaders are challenged to move beyond surface-level responses and engage the deeper structures influencing outcomes, strengthening both organizational coherence and long-term stewardship capacity.