Write role scorecards for a lean startup team
A role scorecard explains what a person owns and how good performance will be recognised. It helps small teams avoid overlapping responsibility and invisible work.
Define outcomes and boundaries
List the role's purpose, near-term outcomes, recurring responsibilities and decision limits. Include dependencies on other roles and realistic resources. Review the scorecard with the person rather than using it as a one-sided list of demands. Update it as the business changes.
A worked example
A growth lead's scorecard separates qualified pipeline ownership from delivery capacity decisions. The distinction reduces conflict when marketing generates demand the service team cannot yet support.
Illustrative scenario; this is not a claim about an actual Conxn client or guaranteed results.
Your action checklist
- State ownership clearly
- Include dependencies and resources
- Review the scorecard as work evolves
Should a scorecard include dozens of KPIs?
No. A few meaningful outcomes and clear responsibilities are usually easier to manage. Excessive measures can dilute focus and encourage conflicting behaviour.
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