What I Do At My Job
An offshoot of the anonymous "Reasons to be grateful for my job" list. Thought I needed to look at the categories of what I'm doing at work.
These are general categories - not specific tasks - in descending order of personal preference. Might take a crack at the same list, sorted by how my work day actually plays out... might be just the opposite or close to it.
1. Idea generator
When I'm asked to do so. Not a lot of brainstorming as a regular process here. Need to pick my spots.
2. Problem solver
Folks at work don't often try hard to solve their own problems, or think a bit out of the box. So, I do it for them, and try to guide them to solve their own problems.
3. Process Creator / Updater
After solving problem(s), where possible create / update / remove processe(s) to avoid future problems.
4. Sanity checker / Friendly Listener
Allow other staff to vent, provide help / advice on how to manage their problems / frustrations.
5. Consistency keeper
In the rush to get things done, folks sometimes stray from doing the right thing and doing it the right way. I try to keep folks on the right path.
6. Record Keeping / Data Analysis
Always a need for record keeping. Try to provide meaningful data and actionable analysis to leadership. Not always used or appreciated, but we keep plugging along.
7. Keeper of organizational history
Been around since '04. I know almost everything, and if I don't, I know where to find it.
8. IT Gatekeeper
We have an IT service, but I generally triage problems and solve them before sending them out.
9. Fiscal management
CFO by title, so this one needs to be in here.
10. Government compliance reporting
Most hated part of what I do.
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