Primary roles are a way to collect job-agnostic responsibilities under a simple framework. They provide some clarity for new and existing team members.
Today, we identify three primary roles:
Little Robot*: everyone at BLR is a Little Robot *We need a better name... Project Lead: a team member leading a project (internal or client) Mentor: a team member that acts as mentor to other team members Aside from what's outlined in these roles, every team member will have specific responsibilities relating to the projects they are working on.
Note: you can have more than one role!
Little Robot*
Everyone at BLR is a Little Robot (team member), first and foremost. As a team member, I'm expected to:
Set the standard
Lead in my own domain, meaning I take initiative, bias toward action, own the execution, and take responsibility for the outcome of the decisions I make. Act as my own manager, not needing heavy direction or follow-up for results to happen on time and on quality Hold myself, and others, to the standard set in our Practice the pillars of Do the work
Choose to work on one or more projects Dedicate at least a small portion of my time to work on internal initiatives to improve and grow the company Have project-specific responsibilities defined in collaboration with project leads Take initiative to create projects when there are relevant opportunities, potentially taking on the Project Lead role as well Have a Mentor with whom I've created a and have weekly Seek clarity where it's lacking and express any tension as it surfaces Project Lead
A Project Lead heads one or a few projects, whether internal (e.g. designing our CICD process) or external (i.e., client work). A Project Lead usually steps up to lead a project or does so in agreement with other team members.
As a Project Lead, I'm expected to focus on three additional pillars:
Manage projects
Be accountable for outcome of the project, on-time and on-quality Define the approach and milestones Lead the client relationship Be responsible for effective project management, e.g., task prioritization, clearing blockers. Grow & support teams
Recruit team members to collaborate on this project Empower team members to lead their part in the project Promote effective collaboration, cohesion, transparency, & trust within the team Support Team Members in improving their project-specific skills (see: ) Role model
Role model the standards set in our Role model the pillars of Mentor
A Mentor is a team member dedicated to supporting the growth and wellbeing of other team members.
As a Mentor, I'm expected to focus on two additional pillars:
Mentor
Support team members along the : Support team members in growing, personally and professionally Support team members in achieving their personal aspirations Improve their wellbeing at the company Create alignment with company objectives Create alignment with company principles and way of working Develop a relationship of genuine care Lead sessions, clarifying responsibilities and identifying growth opportunities and aspirations Lead sessions for ongoing support Support team members in resolving any lingering work, team, or personal tension Champion the BLR way
Be responsible for spreading the standards set in our Be responsible for spreading the pillars of 
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