Yes, it really does require the courage to be transparent when it comes to determining the key functions in the company. For the present and the future. To put it bluntly: word will get around when work is done on this topic. Hopes, expectations and fears can arise in equal measure.
It is therefore not surprising if the thought arises that you’ll become vulnerable to blackmail as soon as your employees ‘officially’ know that they hold key positions. However, they probably already know anyway. And so it could be that as soon as this thought occurs to you, you have already fallen into a form of dependency. But it could also be that, thanks to this realisation, you are seizing the opportunity to tackle this strategic issue. With open, clear communication regarding responsibility and role.
Barbara Joshua and Claudia Piribauer