Your role

First, let's check that your role and responsibilities are appropriate for doing an organizational review.

1. Describe your role and responsibilities.
• If you already have a clear job description (JD), will it support your role in organizational review?
• If you don't have clear JD, describe what you do and what you need to achieve.
• Do you think you need to update your JD? Give reasons for your answer.
2. What authority do you already have to review the program and suggest improvements? (Note that a proposal and approval process is inlcuded in the review. Even CEOs need approval for strategic changes.)
3. What factors will impact on your leadership style and role?
4. What are your parameters for exercising influence? Define them clearly and succinctly. For example:
• To whom would you present your proposed improvements? (They could be owners, board members, shareholders, or district supervisors.)
• Are you already "the boss", or do you have to work with a higher level manager?
• What kind of relationship do you have with staff on the floor? (A boss, friend, colleague, all of the above, etc.?)