Group goals form the basis to resolve conflict for the best interest of group action. Group goals form the basis for evaluating the effectiveness of group efforts. Group commitment and cohesion are good indications of how successful a group or club is meeting members needs.
Individuals continue in groups that meet their needs.
Think about your club or group. Each group member brings personal goals to meetings. Often personal goals agree with group goals. This makes it easy to set appropriate goals. But if personal goals are in conflict with others, this interferes with setting group goals.