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1 Setting the Big Vision [Why]
???? You’re steering the ship.
???? You decide where the company is heading and what the major goals are.
???? You sign off on the strategies and make sure everything lines up with the long-term future.
The Visionaries: You set the company’s long-term direction, objectives, goals and policies
2 Turning Objectives into Action [What]
???? You understand the whole business, or at least your side of it, inside-out.
???? You help create the bigger plan, and then you translate that into a plan your team or division can actually run with.
???? You’re also pushing innovation and making sure the business keeps evolving. .
The Integrators: You make sure all parts of the business work together smoothly and formulate strategies.
3 Leading a Business Unit or Large Team [How]
???? You manage a big piece of the puzzle — like a full business unit or major function.
???? You take the company’s goals and turn them into a clear plan for your area.
???? You balance resources (people, money, tech) to get the best results without wasting anything.
The Translators: You turn big-picture strategy into actionable business plans with tactical decisions.
4 Running a Department or Specialist Team [Who, where, when, standards & specs]
???? You’re the local expert, leading a smaller department or specialist team.
???? You make detailed team plans that support the bigger unit’s goals.
???? You’re optimising daily operations and making sure your crew delivers great results efficiently.
The Builders: You design detailed team and departmental plans and processes to support the vision.
5 Skilled, Hands-On Work [Procedures]
???? You know your craft — whether it’s products, processes, or systems.
???? You follow set procedures but use your own smarts and experience to do the job well.
???? You decide your priorities within a clear framework.
The Problem-Solvers: You use knowledge and experience to find the best procedures and ways to achieve goals.
6 Quality & Process Control [Practices]
???? You’re making sure everything is done right — products, services, workflows.
???? You tweak things when needed, based on set guidelines and what you’ve learned on the job.
The Quality Keepers: You ensure products, services, and practices meet standards and keep improving.
7 Day-to-Day Task Execution [Elements]
???? You’re keeping the engine running.
???? Tasks are clear, cycles are short, and you focus on doing consistent, good-quality work.
???? It’s simple, repetitive sometimes, but super important to keep everything moving.
The Finishers: You deliver work reliably by following clear, defined elements and steps.