Clarify Key Roles and Responsibilities

LEVEL 1: FOUNDATION BUILDING
Ideal for teams still defining accountability, ownership, and structure.

What does done
look like?

Each leadership team member has crystal-clear understanding of their roles, responsibilities, and ownership areas. Overlaps and gaps are resolved, and the Accountability Chart is updated accordingly.

Why does this
rock matter?

• Prevents finger-pointing and gaps in execution
• Speeds up decision-making
• Makes hiring, delegating, and promoting clearer
• Strengthens your Accountability Chart and team trust

  • Specific: Define and document the roles and responsibilities for all leadership team members.

    Measurable: One updated Accountability Chart, plus individual seat descriptions clarified and aligned.

    Achievable: Facilitated sessions and manager 1:1s to clarify and confirm alignment.

    Relevant: Drives accountability, decision clarity, and faster execution.

    Time-Bound: Complete by [insert Rock completion date].

  • Week 1: Review existing Accountability Chart and identify unclear roles or overlaps.

    Week 2: Survey leadership team for role clarity challenges.

    Week 3: Draft updated seat descriptions and responsibilities by function.

    Week 4: Hold team session to align on roles and resolve gray areas.

    Week 5–6: Finalize updates to the Accountability Chart and job expectations.

    Week 8–9: Share updates org-wide and update any internal documentation.

    Week 10–12: Conduct 1:1s to reinforce clarity and make any final tweaks.

  • Time Investment: 8–12 hrs (Leader time, team facilitation)

    Skillsets Needed: Facilitation, documentation, EOS tool familiarity

    Ideal Company Size: 10–50 employees

    When to Use This Rock: When seats or functions are unclear, or org is growing quickly

    Best For: Integrator, Visionary, Head of People

    Ownership: Typically owned by Integrator or HR lead

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