Every organization wants to perform better. Better results. More efficiency. Improved effectiveness.
But how many start with the foundation? Clear structures.
Do your people know their responsibilities? How to execute? What success looks like?
Audi CEO Gernot Dollner emphasized “clear management structures, defined responsibilities, reduced interfaces, and efficient decision-making processes” when discussing their ambitious F1 project.
It sounds simple, right? Yet a Gallup study found that only 50% of employees strongly agree they know what’s expected of them at work.
Reflect on these questions:
- Are all major processes accountable to a single person?
- Can you define and measure success for each role’s top 3-5 responsibilities?
- Does each person report to only one supervisor?
- Do you have standard operating procedures for key processes?
If you answered “yes” to all, congratulations! You’re ahead of the curve.
If not, it’s time to revisit your organizational blueprint. This simple exercise could lead to tremendous improvements in performance and staff morale.
Clarity isn’t just nice to have. It’s the foundation of high performance.
