Tightrope walks for performers
Sometimes, performers just have to get on with doing what they do, regardless of the possibility that they could end up with egg on their faces.
When people join forces with the aim of making a statement, the bottom line is that each individual needs to take personal responsibility for keeping the ball in the air.
These observations could be described as obvious, but there are many folks who only understand what this means, in an intellectual sense.
Anyone who takes on the job of presiding over the process of pulling such projects together needs to have well developed communication skills along with empathy and psychological depth.
No one is perfect, but it does help to be clear minded about job descriptions and responsibilities.