Is it a good idea to....

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Hi everyone,

You must have all worked for someone or have run your successful businesses.

Is it a good idea to ask your employees to come up with a Job Title, Job Description, Job Objectives, KPI's etc for themselves(basically whatever they want, they get) or does it show that the management don't have a clear vision?

Can this approach be successful?
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  • I think negotiating with them for all these things to get a mutually beneficial outcome is a good idea, but letting them do it themselves is fraught with danger.
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    • The more freedom you give to your staff, the more volatile is the return you can expect. Some people (creative staff) thrives in freedom, most need clear structures though. And it is not a good sign to give the people the hint that the management lacks clear vision.
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    • Not much to add after this is said.
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  • This is a WEIRD question, so one must wonder at the intent! Job title? That SHOULD depend on what they do, and be agreed on. I have heard some WEIRD titles! The DESCRIPTION, JOB OBJECTIVES, and KPIs should depend on their purpose, which HOPEFULLY relates to their skillset. This shows the company that the owner has no view, and the owner that the manager has no view. The OWNER should at least have a REALISTIC VISION of what the company is to do. MANAGERS should then be hired that understand what must be done. THEY should hire for the ROLE. The ROLE dictates the PURPOSE, and THAT is what should hint at the KPIs, objectives, and description. THEN, the employee can go from THERE!

    In OTHER words, YOU are asking what should be done for a BOTTOM UP approach, and companies generally work from the top DOWN.

    Steve
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