Here's how you can clarify expectations and roles with your boss effectively.

Discuss communication styles! A lot of blurred lines happen when people miscommunicate! This is especially true and can be harmful in the workplace. Preparation is much larger than roles and responsibilities. Let’s take into consideration neurodivergence. This makes communication even more important. Is what you said, what they heard? How do you verify the message landed with the impact intended? Having a communication plan is the foundation of everything listed in this question. We can’t leave to chance/hope the things we feel are/may be awkward to discuss. It’s easy to review goals, career paths, and roles with responsibility. If communication is not properly planned, expectations can be improperly set, and trust is set on sand.

Clarifying expectations and roles with a boss is crucial for maintaining a productive and harmonious work environment. Proper preparation, such as reflecting on one's responsibilities and career goals, sets a solid foundation for an effective discussion. Scheduling dedicated time for this conversation demonstrates respect and prioritizes alignment. An open dialogue, active listening, and follow-up ensure that both parties are on the same page, fostering a transparent relationship. Embracing continuous growth based on feedback can lead to personal and professional development, benefiting both the individual and the organization.

Scheduling time also goes beyond the initial meeting. If specific goals or milestones are being set, consider holding another meeting to serve as a check-in point. This ensures that you have the time and space to ask for clarification along the way, share progress toward your goals, or ask your manager for assistance in removing obstacles.

Honor the reason you were brought into the fold in the first place. There are things that you know, and excel in, that make up for areas that your boss is less knowledgeable about. Honor that the direction of the organization is in their hands, and your specific tasks and expertise will guide that area. If you come to terms with those things early enough, and can connect on that professional level, expectations can be set early, and you can excel as a team.

Arrange a meeting to discuss goals and expectations toward company's goals. First research company's objectives and priorities. Examine your self to inure you have the motivation, energy and knowledge to meet those objectives. If not developed networks with subject matter experts within the company to assist with enhancing the skills to meet the objectives. Developed a self quality control metric to measure your self to ensure you are meet up to the companies and your bosses expectancy. Definitely ask for feedback and make sure everything is perfectly clear. Satisfaction is gain when expecting and goal are achieved. I personally would set priorities to exceed expectations and to helpout my peers do the same