First, let’s define some key terms:
A role is a particular hat or occupation (Oxford Dictionary). In MetaPulse, it includes a description of what the person does—their function, purpose, and result they are meant to achieve.
A position is a job, paid employment. (Oxford Dictionary) In MetaPulse, it means a specific location on the team chart.
A team chart is a diagram that shows the structure of an organization and the relationships and relative ranks of its parts and roles. (Wikipedia)
Keep in mind that a Role can be used across multiple Positions. For example, a Sales Person Role might be worn by many people in your organisation, as shown below.
On the Team Chart this appears as follows:
See also: