We run a core commercial construction company and a smaller residential renovation spin-off using the same leadership team and back-office staff. Our operations are becoming incredibly messy. How do we reflect these sister companies on our Accountability Chart?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Running two distinct business models under a single Accountability Chart is an operational trap. While you can share back-office administrative seats, the operational, sales, and marketing seats must be separated. Start by creating two distinct business units on your chart, each with its own seats and roles. If your leadership team members are dual-hatted across both companies, their names will appear in multiple seats. This instantly exposes their true capacity limits. You will likely find that your Director of Operations has no time left to manage the residential side of the business. By mapping this out visually on your chart, you can clearly see when it is time to hire dedicated leaders for the spin-off. Keep the shared services like finance and HR under a centralized administrative hub that serves both divisions. This clear separation is vital if you ever plan to sell one of the entities for a clean exit, as buyers expect clean financials and independent operations.