To avoid role and title jumbles, use this rule of thumb when something needs to be done, but who should do it is not clear: Carefully consider whether you are the right person to do it. Ask yourself, “Am I the source? Am I the one who should suffer if it goes wrong? Does this fall within my area of responsibility? Is this part of my commitment? If the answer to any of these is “yes,” then you are likely the person to rightfully take ownership. If the answers are “no,” then hand it off to the person in the appropriate role.
