Most role confusion doesn't come from poor performance.
It comes from unclear expectations, blurred decision rights, and competing priorities that nobody's named out loud.
When roles are clear, work moves faster. Decisions stick. Frustration drops. Accountability feels fair.
When they're not, effort increases and outcomes suffer - even in highly capable teams.
The truth is, role clarity is one of the fastest levers for improving efficiency, accountability, wellbeing, and trust.
But clarity isn't about writing longer position descriptions or adding more KPIs. It's about answering three simple questions:
- What does "good" look like in this role right now?
- What decisions does this role own, influence, or inform?
- Where should effort be focused - and what can stop?
This cheat sheet will help you spot the signs that role clarity is slipping, understand what clear roles really look like in practice, and reset expectations quickly without overengineering.
It reduces friction without increasing workload.
Download the Role Clarity Cheat Sheet and create momentum through clarity, not pressure.
