Today, I reflect on some aspects of role playing that I observed and came to understand much later in my career.

 I suspect that it was because I assigned my own unrefined reasons for why actors behaved in a certain way as they endeavored to effectively perform their expected role.

 In the case of leaders, (which I think is the simplest example), their personality and other characteristics will influence their leadership style and performance of duties. Usually, leaders are last in the execution chain as they give finality to the position of the organization on matters. It is important that leaders ensure that they play their role at the right time so that consideration of issues is exhaustive, creating the all-important opportunity for informed decision making.

 I have also experienced some actors carefully plan around their attendance of certain meetings and events and preserving themselves for effect.

 Whereas it is a show of authority on the part of a leading actor, an introspection of the basis of the approach of preservation and reservation is a worthwhile venture.

 When utilized for its intended purpose, the act of preservation and reservation is meant to ensure that roles are performed prudently and diligently.

 My proposition is that a leader can only properly exercise the technique under discussion if he/she has a clear understanding of the task and prerequisites to the action to be taken by them. For example, are you an appellate authority? Are you staying clear of the first instance process so that you remain objective and impartial if the matter came on appeal? In the case of a negotiation, have you equipped yourself to provide alternative guidance where there are complexities that require action outside the original plan, or have you established sufficient mutual respect and understanding with your equal from the counterparty so that you can come together to resolve intermediate challenges?

 Lastly, the onus is on actors to ensure that there is an environment within their organization that facilitates achievement of goals by their due participation.

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