Episode D3.003 Position Descriptions are Linked to Processes

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Introduction
Here we are in the last week of July and the first month of the 3rd Quarter is ending - how much closer are you to success?

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Show Objectives
The objective of today’s show is to make sure that all work has, and is measured against, the ROI for the business. All Position Descriptions (PD) must link business objectives to core processes and provide the context for performance.

EPISODE E.004 CORE PROCESSES - PEOPLE
EPISODE E.002 CORE PROCESSES - STRATEGY & FINANCE
EPISODE E.003 CORE PROCESSES - SALES & PRODUCTION
EPISODE B3.002: PROCESSES UNDER CONTROL, FINALLY!

What You Need to Know
People operate under the illusion that if they do the things on a position description they have done their jobs. There are several issues with this line of thinking.  

Key Issues:
Owner/Manager Perspective: 

1. Position descriptions do not advance the company objectives and are measured against ROI for the business. 
2. Position descriptions do not link business objectives to core processes. 
3. Position descriptions are not updated. 
4. If their performance as specified in a position description doesn't advance the businesses goals, it is wasted activity, that is why a position description is the linkage between what the business needs and a process requires, if it is not linked, hooked, or based on a process - it might be waste of salary

What You Need to Do

1. Perform a Job Analysis
2. Establish the Essential Functions
3. Organize the Data Concisely
4. Ensure the position description links business objectives to core processes and objectives are measured against ROI for the business
5. Add a Disclaimer

Written by Donna Kunde

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