Workbook  ·  Activity 1a

Where do you put your attention?

Estimate how your time splits across the five roles every SME has, even when one person is doing more than one of them. Founders routinely underestimate how much time goes into being a technician and how little into being an organisation leader. Numbers should add to 100.

Your time, by role

There is no right answer. Be honest. You can come back to this and adjust.

Owner Decision rights for capital and vision. Vision custodian.
Director Legal responsibilities so the business keeps its license to operate.
Organisation leader Strategy, healthy culture, and the systemisation of the business.
Team leader Leading a team to deliver defined accountabilities.
Technician Doing the work of a specific role on a team.
Total 0%
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