When a crime is not punished quickly, people feel it’s safe to do wrong. A little bit of leeway can be taken too far when expectations are not appropriately managed. As a manager and leader it’s imperative you set expectations with your team. Expectations are boundaries. Without boundaries, your team is apt to wander. A wandering team is an unproductive and ineffective team. Boundaries bring focus and protection. Your team needs that. Some might say that boundaries are too restrictive and inhibit creativity. It think boundaries accelerate thinking. Think about it. If the Golden Gate bridge had no guardrails, do you think people would drive 70 miles an hour over it?