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D.  \nThe Family Business Consulting Group  \nDo you know what one of the most important tools family business owners need to ensure their business is well run? You might think of a board of directors, a strong management team or a family employment policy. While these are all good answers, the tool I would like you to consider is an owner job description.  \nMy guess is that many readers are skeptical at this suggestion. This is not the advice you typically hear. Yet in my experience, a sophisticated appreciation of what ownership is (and is not) is such a critical dimension for long-term success in family enterprise, that I want to convince you that creating an owner job description should be at the top of your to-do list.  \nIf I were trying to encourage you that having a job description for the CEO or other key positions in your business is important, my task would not be so complicated. The value of job descriptions in a business is widely understood. Job descriptions clarify the hierarchy of authority, establish accountability, ensure key tasks get accomplished and provide a mechanism for evaluating performance.  \nImagine that you have created a new position for a vice president of marketing in your business. How could you possibly fill that position without a job description? Potential applicants need to understand what will be expected of them in the job, to whom  \nthey will report and how you will evaluate their success in the job. You would also use the job description to determine what skills and experience will be needed to fill the role. And other managers on the team need the job description to understand how this new team-member’s responsibilities will integrate with what they do.  \nSince convincing you that a job description in your business is probably an easy sell, let’s take an example that may not be as familiar. What if I told you that you have a job description as a homeowner, even though it is unlikely you have put it down in writing.  \nAs a homeowner, I would suggest you need to do the following:  \n• Ensure that your mortgage and property taxes are paid;  \n• Invest in the maintenance of your property to ensure that it is a safe environment for your family;  \n• Protect your property rights (e. g. , do not let others infringe on the property);  \n• Be informed on issues that affect your community (e. g. , changes in laws, new building codes, etc. );  \n• Create a will that determines who will own your property if you pass away;  \n• Maintain records to protect your ownership (title, tax records, etc. ) .  \nWhile you may not think of this list as a job description, these are clearly actions a responsible owner should take to protect his or her investment.  \nSo, what is the job of a business owner? Let’s take a look at the job descriptions we have already considered. In the case of a management job description, the purpose is to clarify lines of authority and ensure that key tasks are accomplished, among other things. In the case of an owner’s job description, these criteria apply as well. An owner job description outlines whois accountable for key responsibilities in the oversight of the family business. Are owners responsible for dayto-day operations of the business? No. But, they are responsible for setting the vision and direction for the business. With respect to lines of authority, owners are responsible for electing directors, who in turn, are responsible for overseeing management.  \nSimilarly, there are parallels between the homeowner job description and the business owner job description. The focus of a homeowner’s job is to ensure his investment is protected. A business owner has a similar motivation to protect his or her investment. So, what are some of the actions you should take as a business owner to protect your investment? 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