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16. Deliverables vs. Activities Distinction
Differentiate between deliverable-focused bullets (outputs) and activity-focused bullets (tasks) when drafting responsibilities.
Writing Clear Job Specs, Compensation Bands, and Offer Strategy
Deliverables vs. Activities Distinction
Describe what outcome you expect, not just what someone will do, so hiring and compensation decisions map to impact.
"I want hires who move the business forward — not people busy all day doing tasks no one measures."
Deliverables are measurable outputs or outcomes the role is responsible for; activities are the tasks someone performs to produce those outputs. Focus job specs on deliverables so expectations, evaluation, and pay maps to impact.
"I want hires who move the business forward — not people busy all day doing tasks no one measures."
Deliverables are measurable outputs or outcomes the role is responsible for; activities are the tasks someone performs to produce those outputs. Focus job specs on deliverables so expectations, evaluation, and pay maps to impact.