Can Your Leadership Staff Focus on Their Key Job Roles?

Operating a small or mid-size business involves many different tasks, and many times requires people in leadership positions, including the business’s owner, to wear multiple hats to get things done. However, trying to play multiple roles, some of which may not even be within the skill set of your staff, can stretch people thin, making it difficult for them to focus on their core job role. It also may not be giving you the best results. This can affect a business’s ability to grow, since leadership may be focused on handling the minutiae of a company’s operations rather than seeing where they can expand or take advantage of new opportunities. It is important for business owners and leaders to be able to evaluate how well people in leadership positions are able to focus on their core job roles and when moving some tasks to other positions may be more beneficial for their business. 

Evaluate Where You Are Asking People to Work Outside Their Roles

In many cases, people in leadership positions at a company will want to focus on the “big picture.” The president or CEO may oversee other positions and ensure that the company is on track to meet its goals. A Chief Operating Officer or Vice President of Operations may work to ensure that the business is operating smoothly and that work is being completed correctly and on time. A Chief Financial Officer may manage the budget, vendors, and assets. Being able to focus on these key roles will ensure that a company is not only operating efficiently but that it is positioned to meet its goals.  To ensure that people in leadership roles can manage their responsibilities, it may be necessary to delegate certain tasks to others as either new hires or outside services, especially if duties can be handled effectively without oversight from upper management. These areas can include marketing, technology, automation services, and legal oversight.

Having someone to manage legal concerns can be especially helpful as this is a key area where time and money are often spent trying to react to problems that arise and fix them. An Outsourced General Counsel is an often overlooked asset for small and medium sized businesses who can’t afford to have an attorney on staff full time these knowledgeable business attorneys get to know your business, what your goals are, and can handle oversight of a multitude of common concerns from human resources and contracts, to risk assessment and succession planning. By working with a legal consultant who understands the applicable federal, state, and local laws, a business can make sure these issues will be managed efficiently and effectively. An outsourced general counsel can assist with multiple types of legal matters, including reviewing and negotiating contracts, initiating or defending against commercial litigation, maintaining regulatory compliance, creating employment contracts and employee handbooks, tax planning, and business transactions. In addition, they become a key advisor on strategic business matters. 

Contact Our DuPage County Business Lawyer

The YourOGC program at the Gierach Law Firm provides dedicated legal help to businesses of all types and sizes. We can work closely with you to determine your needs and proactively manage your legal tasks. We can also advise you on other changes that you may be able to make to ensure that your business will be able to grow in the future, provide you with a profitable sale, and more. To learn more about our services, contact our Naperville outsourced general counsel attorney by calling 630-756-1160.

Sources:

The Small Business Site

Iowa State University