Position is Linked to Business Goals and Objectives - Teena Ogbugoh

Teena Ogbugoh - "Business Process & People Talk with Teena"

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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. 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? Linking employee position with business goals will give employees a clear picture of individual value and help them align with the overall business objective. This is how you should think when you are creating positions and staffing employees. 

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 Show Objectives
The show objective 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. For businesses to truly thrive and be productive, it is important 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. 

Key Issues

1. Positions are third in the sequence - mapped processes first, standard operating procedures second - then design position descriptions.
2. Critical elements - role description, personal characteristics, reporting relationships, process steps, and business goals.
3. Every position must have "line of sight" to business objectives - the context of the position. 

What You Need to Know

1. Position descriptions are designed when processes and SOPs are in place.
2. Strategic staff planning directly impacts 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. Positions are 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. Cascade organizational goals to employees.
8. Communication and information distribution must be enhanced between managers and employees.
9. Tie performance reviews with business goal performance.
10. Review position descriptions.

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​Written by: Teena Ogbugoh

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