How does your organization approach accountability? What systems are in place to support a positive accountability culture?
You may have an accountability mindset and are developing the skills to hold others accountable, but without the right organizational systems, you won’t be successful in creating a culture of accountability.
I conducted a survey in 2023, which revealed that although 93% of workers expect to be held accountable, 66% agreed that they find it difficult to hold others accountable. In a Benchmark survey, almost 1/4 of CEOs listed accountability as their biggest weakness.
So, if you are struggling to hold others accountable, you are not alone.
Thankfully, accountability is a skill we can develop. It’s also a mindset and organizational system.
The four strategies I share in this post will be the beginning of thinking about accountability differently.
Instead of being a ‘bad word’, it will be something your teams will want to embrace. A mindset where accountability, compassion and respect go hand in hand.
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