Episode D3.007 (PRIME) Position is Linked to Business Goals and Objectives

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Introduction
Goals and objectives are very important for businesses to thrive. Every business small or large must have clear goals and objectives which are relatable. While goals are generic and long-term, objectives are specific and quantifiable. What would be the fate of any organization where employees’ positions are in variant with its business goals and objectives? What do you need to do to ensure that positions are linked to business goals and objectives? This is how you should think when you are creating positions and staffing employees. For businesses to truly thrive and be productive, it is imperative that position descriptions, job descriptions, and work standards align with core processes and are linked to the business goals and objectives.

This show will explore the answers to these questions.
The show this week will highlight the steps you need to be aware of as you position staff in key areas so that it aligns with business goals and objectives of the company. All the learnings from the previous episodes are a build up to this episode.

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Show Objectives
The objective of the show this week focuses on how you as a business owner or manager ensures that position is linked to business goals and objectives. How do you staff the right people in position to meet the goals and objectives of the business? Ensuring staff in positions have the right skills, knowledge, abilities, information and know what is expected of them which provides the context for performance.

Key Issues

1. Business owners and managers do not have clear organizational structure
2. Business owners and managers fail to have coherent communication flow
3. Individual goals and objectives do not align with that of the company.
4. Position do not link business goals and objectives to core processes. 
5. Evaluation and performance measurements are not linked to the business goals and objectives.

What You Need to Know
1.    Position descriptions are designed when processes and SOPs are in place.
2.    Strategic staff planning directly impact the performance of the company.
3.    Employee character should fit the roles and positions.
4.    Established lines of communication allow for information flow which help employees understand business goals and objectives.
5.    Mangers, teams, and employees can complete the right tasks in effective ways.
6.    Misalignment between position and business objectives slows down company growth.


What You Need to Do

1. Business owners must ensure clear organizational structure is in place irrespective of business model or size.
2. Position is matched to employees with the right skills and abilities.
3. Implement training programs to close gaps
4. Design positions in line with core processes and SOPs to link business objectives and goals.
5. List skills and knowledge required for each position in the company.
6. Ensure position descriptions relate to business goals and objectives.
7. Have regular conversations to help employees understand job roles
8. Communication and information distribution must be enhanced between managers and employees
9. Have career goal sessions with employees.
10. Review position descriptions

Shows
Previous: Episode D3. 006 Share Expectations of Work Standards
Next: Episode D3.008 Individual Dashboards Provide Information on Performance

Written by Teena Ogbugoh
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