The question every growing business must ask themselves, is what got us here going to get us to the next level?

When helping clients create the right structure for their organization we step back to identify if the job roles are clearly defined and if they have the right people in those seats. The Integrator and Visionary roles are an essential part of that organizational structure. It takes two types of leaders at the helm of an organization to grow and these roles are distinctly different. Here’s a sample of what the Visionary and Integrator roles typically look like.

A Visionary many times is the founder. They often focus on the big picture, culture, and client relationships. A traditional Visionary tends to be a strong leader, have lots of ideas, is a relationship builder, and a great salesperson. Unfortunately, they can also create chaos, have little patience for details, and want to implement every idea immediately.

An Integrator is someone detail-oriented who keeps the team harmonious and productive, and is skilled at resolving conflict. An Integrator is the person who thrives on creating order out of chaos. They are the person who is naturally suited for this role. Simply put, the integrator acts as the quarterback for the team. Traditional Integrators tend to be great managers, are good at holding people accountable, and creating consistency. They unfortunately are tasked with having to say no alot and can typically be the bearer of bad news in an organization.

As a dynamic duo, the Visionary and the Integrator are the key ingredients an entrepreneurial company needs to get to the next level. If you are interested in how you score as a Visionary or Integrator take the Assessments here on our tools page at StrategicAdvisorSolutions.com.