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R2A2 Job Descriptions: Role Clarity for Small Business Teams
Deep dive into why role clarity matters and how R2A2 transforms team performance.
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Role
Responsibilities
Accountability
Authority
The four-quadrant framework for crystal-clear roles
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The Cost of Vague Roles (And How R2A2 Fixes It)
Role confusion is expensive. Here's what changes when you get crystal clear.
Without Role Clarity
- New hires stumble 60-90 days figuring out what they own
- Decisions get stuck or delayed indefinitely
- People feel responsible for outcomes they can't control
- You become the bottleneck for every decision
- Performance conversations are emotional and vague
- High-performers leave due to frustration
- Bad hire costs 50-200% of annual salary
With R2A2 Framework
- Everyone knows their role's purpose from day one
- Authority matches accountability—decisions happen fast
- Clear boundaries prevent burnout and resentment
- You delegate with confidence, not micromanagement
- Conversations grounded in clarity and metrics
- People feel trusted, not trapped
- Better hiring quality with crystal-clear expectations
The R2A2 Framework
Four quadrants that make every role crystal clear—from purpose to permission.
R
Role
Why does this job exist?
Connect the role to business outcomes. One sentence that clarifies purpose.
R
Responsibilities
What do they actually do?
5-10 core responsibilities. What the person does day-to-day (actions).
A
Accountability
What outcomes do they own?
What success looks like. Measurable outcomes they're responsible for.
A
Authority
What decisions can they make?
What they can decide without asking. Clear boundaries for autonomous action.
Why R2A2 Works
60-90
Minutes per Role
Average time to build a complete R2A2
50-200%
Cost of Bad Hire
Annual salary impact of role confusion
30+
Pages of Content
Templates, examples, and worksheets
100%
Free Download
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What's Inside the Playbook
30+ pages of practical templates, real examples, and step-by-step guidance.
Why R2A2 Matters
The hidden cost of vague job descriptions
The Four Quadrants Explained
Deep dive into Role, Responsibilities, Accountability, Authority
Building Your First R2A2
Step-by-step walkthrough with examples
Industry-Agnostic Templates
Operations, Sales, Customer Success, and more
Complete Real-World Examples
See R2A2s in action across different roles
Practical Worksheets
Fill-in-the-blank templates ready to use
Implementation Checklists
Ensure nothing falls through the cracks
Troubleshooting Guide
Common issues and how to fix them
How to Use This Playbook
Six simple steps to transform your job descriptions into powerful R2A2s.
1
Download the Playbook
Start with the free PDF. No email required, no strings attached.
2
Pick One Role
Choose your highest-impact role first—the one causing bottlenecks or confusion.
3
Run a Discovery Interview
30 minutes with the person in the role. Use the playbook's question guide.
4
Draft the R2A2
Use the templates to fill in Role, Responsibilities, Accountability, Authority.
5
Get Feedback & Finalize
Share the final R2A2 with your team. Add to onboarding. Reference in 1:1s.
6
Review Annually
R2A2s aren't set-it-and-forget-it. Review quarterly or when roles shift.
"High Accountability + Low Authority = Burnout. When accountability and authority are aligned, people feel trusted. When they're misaligned, people feel trapped."
— Core principle of the R2A2 Framework
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