The Importance of Understanding your Role

Regardless of your title or position on the organization chart, one of the most important things you can do is to fully understand your role on your team, in your department and in the overall company structure.

Whether you are a Senior Vice President or the newest file clerk, you have a specific role in company operations. Success is dependent on all the “players” understanding their role and performing their duties to the best of their ability.

No matter where you see yourself, you have an important role to play. Should you not completely understand the expectations placed on you, it becomes difficult, if not impossible to play your role successfully. Imagine trying to play on a basketball team or playing a game of chess if you don’t know the rules; you would have little chance of succeeding.

The same result normally occurs at the workplace if staff doesn’t understand their role and their duties. If you’re unsure of your own role, ask your supervisor about every area of your confusion. Your manager will appreciate your concern and desire to perform better. This will also make you feel more confident and self-assured, by knowing your role and management’s expectations of performance.

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