Adviser Role

[MonteCristo578]

For the teams that have an adviser, or an adult who makes the ultimate decisions for the group, does it work? How do you feel about it? Has it made you successful? Do you think you are still going after FIRST ideals? How do you approach them with a decision you don't like?

I am asking out of curiosity, because my team has this type of organizational structure and I am having difficulty coming to terms with it.

Thanks for any input that can be provided.