The Role You Play

The Role You Play
There's a term in business called Corporate Governance that refers to the way a business is "governed." A large corporation is typically governed by a CEO, with managers reporting to him and "technicians," or people who perform more technical or specialized tasks, reporting to the managers.

But in small business, these three roles often are done by the same person: the company founder. In the beginning stages of a business, this is ok and in some cases, there is no choice. But as a business grows -- and if you want your business to grow -- these three roles should be handled by three different people charged with very different responsibilities.

* The CEO assumes the leadership role, advocates change, makes decisions and is the "visionary" for the company.
* The manager is responsible for making sure everyone has everything they need to do their jobs efficiently and effectively.
* The technician is the person with the special skill or knowledge that is core to the business, i.e., the dentist at a dental practice or the graphic designer at a graphic design business.

What role do you play in your own business? If it's all three, or even two of these roles, it may be time to look at delegating some of your responsibilities. I would be happy to assist you in your evaluation. Please feel free to contact me for more information at SolidOakConsulting.com.