Article · Alliances
Managing egos without starting a civil war
Alliance leadership is personal. People invest time, build friendships and become proud of what they have created.
Series Alliance Leadership Part 17 of 21
Published · 2 min read
Recognise the emotion
A former R5 may feel they are losing an identity. Existing R4s may fear being pushed aside. Neither concern disappears because someone says “it is just a game.”
Separate respect from rank
You can respect someone's achievements without promising them an officer position. Make R3 prestigious and give experienced members ways to contribute without formal authority.
Apply the same rules to both sides
If incoming officers must demonstrate responsibility, existing officers should too. Protecting every current title while demanding all newcomers step down is not a fair standard.
Discuss work before titles
What needs organising? Who is good at it? Who wants to do it? Decide responsibilities first, then allocate the limited R4 positions.
Bring the focus back to play
Ask what members will gain: better events, stronger defence, more progression, more friends and more fun. Those are better reasons to merge than winning a title negotiation.