You have been chosen to be a member of an interdisciplinary team that was formed to address a problem. There has been a decline in a hand rehabilitation clinic at University X Healthcare System. In the past, this clinic had been highly regarded. To add to the dilemma, a competitive institution just announced the opening of a hand rehabilitation clinic. Your are familiar and experienced with groups and group process. At the first meeting you orient yourself to the other members of the group and begin to get a "feel" for the group process. The group leader pulls you aside and expresses concern that the unconscious aspects of the group are interfering with real work. What is your best response