MYB135: Position Descriptions vs Role Clarity - Setting KPIs for Small Business
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Ben Fewtrell and David Carlin discuss the importance of role clarity and setting KPIs in small businesses to improve team performance.
In this episode of the Max Your Business Podcast , hosts Ben Fewtrell and David Carlin unpack a common issue that quietly causes a massive amount of frustration in businesses today. When staff drop the ball or need constant reminders, owners often feel like they have a people problem. But as Ben and David explain, it is almost always a clarity problem. Hiring someone and assuming they just know what to do is a recipe for chaos. Ben and David share practical tips on the crucial differences between standard position descriptions and true role clarities. They discuss how to define expectations, set the right KPIs, and ensure your team knows exactly what winning looks like. If you are tired of saying your team lacks ownership, this episode will challenge you to look at your own systems and start building a well-oiled machine. Episode Highlights: 00:00 - Welcome to the Max Your Business Podcast 01:34 - Why stepping out of your daily busyness to network is a game changer 04:08 - The real reason staff drop the ball (hint: it is a clarity problem) 05:51 - The major difference between a position description and a role clarity 10:14 - Why you need to manage outcomes instead of just…
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Hosts: Ben Fewtrell, David Carlin
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