When your team takes ownership of their roles, delegation becomes seamless. This allows you to step back and focus on growing your firm.
In this episode, I’ll share how well-defined job descriptions can help you build a more accountable and self-sufficient team.
Listen below.
0:47 Building an autonomous team is one of the toughest challenges in a growing business. But when done right, it’s a game-changer.
0:56 In Episode 189, I shared how firms want more accountability but often overlook a key component to making it happen.
1:24 When job descriptions lack clarity, you’ll need to constantly step in. This limits autonomy and turns yourself into the bottleneck.
2:00 We’ll structure these documents with a role overview section that summarizes the position in one or two sentences.
2:35 For a virtual assistant, key responsibility areas might include administrative support, operations, documentation, and reporting. Each of these should have a brief description.
3:05 This document is typically 2 to 3 pages long and serves as a reference we update and revisit throughout the year for each team member.
3:43 Ultimately, as a firm owner, your role is to provide clarity for your team.
