Roles & Responsibility

Meaning

To assume control or responsibility for something — often when someone else leaves or is unable to continue.

Example

"John will take over the project from here while Maria is on leave."

Conversation questions

• Have you ever had to take over a project or responsibility unexpectedly?
• Would you like to take over a leadership role someday? What would that look like?

Meaning

To resign from a position or role — to formally leave a role you currently hold.

Example

"The director decided to step down after five years to pursue other opportunities."

Conversation questions

• Would you step down from a job for personal reasons? What might those be?
• What do you think makes a leader decide to step down at the right time?

Meaning

To accept or agree to handle a new task, client, or responsibility — often something that requires significant effort.

Example

"We're ready to take on more clients this quarter — the team has capacity."

Conversation questions

• What new challenge would you like to take on this year?
• How do you decide whether to take on more work or say no?

Meaning

To give control, responsibility, or documents to someone else — a formal transfer of ownership or duty.

Example

"She handed over all the project files to the new account manager before she left."

Conversation questions

• Have you ever had to hand over a project to someone else? How did you prepare?
• What's important to communicate when handing over a task or role?

Meaning

To proceed with a plan or action — often used when giving or receiving permission to continue.

Example

"We decided to go ahead with the product launch despite the supply delays."

Conversation questions

• What project are you excited to go ahead with soon?
• When do you feel confident enough to go ahead with a decision without asking for approval?