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    The document discusses building accountability in the workplace. It recommends that managers hold employees accountable for tasks, deadlines, communication, following rules, and contributing positively. It states that accountability can increase performance but requires nurturing from leaders. The document provides five actions for promoting accountability: 1) provide clarity on responsibilities, 2) prioritize one's own accountability, 3) let employees take ownership of work, 4) accept mistakes as learning opportunities, and 5) build a sense of belonging on teams. It advertises a webinar on overcoming under-management and implementing tools to improve prioritization, collaboration, and alignment.

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    Implement tools to help you and your team better prioritize, align, and collaborate

    Make accountability a must-have priority


    on your team
    September 27, 2023
    Looking to increase team performance and boost morale? Build a culture of accountability.
    When management expects workers to accept responsibility for their actions, individuals
    and the group operate on a higher level.

    You may think it’s easier to under-manage your employees and ignore issues that
    need your attention than to step up and remedy the situation. But utilizing this
    management practice, or lack thereof, causes more harm than good.

    Step Up and Stop Under-Managing


    Webinar: October 12 | Available Live or On-Demand

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    Things for which employees should be held accountable include:

     Performing their assigned tasks


     Meeting deadlines
     Communicating with others
     Following company rules
     Contributing to a positive work environment

    Workplaces low in accountability set the stage for various problems. Teams may have
    difficulty producing up to par as the failure of someone to do his part affects the ability of
    colleagues to do theirs. Similarly, co-workers become frustrated when others ignore
    organizational policies or place blame elsewhere for their own shortcomings. While
    accountability should be a natural part of every professional’s arsenal, smart leaders
    realize it often requires nurturing. The following five actions assist with promoting
    accountability:

    1. Provide clarity
    Make certain that workers know what they are accountable for. In addition to
    understanding the company’s mission, they should thoroughly grasp their individual
    responsibilities. Such knowledge prevents claims of “I didn’t realize …” as well as worries
    of stepping on someone else’s toes. Project management tools can be an effective way
    to outline tasks to clearly show who is doing what. Also, encourage everyone to
    familiarize themselves with the employee handbook — a good point of reference
    regarding expectations and consequences.

    2. Prioritize your own accountability


    The boss sets the tone. Do what you say you will do. Don’t overpromise and fail to
    deliver. Eliminate favoritism and hold everyone to the same standards. Own up to your
    errors. Don’t throw team members under the bus to make yourself look better. Accept
    feedback and act on it. Live up to your own job description, including handling unpleasant
    aspects such as disciplinary action.

    Learn how to spot your management red flags, then ramp up your skills in the key
    areas from prioritization, collaboration, and alignment while also self-assessing where
    you may need to step up as a leader. After this session, you’ll be equipped to map a
    plan to improve your mindset as a leader while also gaining easy-to-use tools to
    implement immediately.

    Step Up and Stop Under-Managing

    3. Let people “own” their work


    Accountability increases the skills and confidence of employees. It teaches them to think
    things through and to acquire a vested interest in outcomes. Enable workers to rise to the
    occasion by resisting the urge to micromanage.

    Watch how you treat mistakes


    Is yours a culture where mistakes are admitted and learned from or one where people
    keep quiet out of fear? Sweeping things under the rug or blaming others become
    attractive options when you face humiliation. Managers should encourage workers to put
    forth their very best. But if something does go awry, employees need a safe environment
    to analyze the problem.

    Build a sense of belonging


    Lastly, encourage team members to bond with one another. Accountability soars when
    you do not want to disappoint your friends or be viewed as the weak link. Similarly, help
    individuals see how their job contributes to overall success. People work harder and take
    greater pride when they feel their efforts have meaning.

    Leading through accountability to drive yourself and


    your team to greatness

    In this 75-minute interactive online training, you will learn how to:

     Spot the signs that you are under-managing employees, then make the
    appropriate changes, and improve employee productivity and engagement
     Navigate conflict and feedback to drive behavior and performance
     Implement tools to help you and your team better prioritize, align, and collaborate

    Register Now

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     How to deal with difficult coworkers
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    How can you improve your under-managed
    team?

    Bring your specific leadership questions and instructor


    Catherine Rymsha will offer answers and assistance
    during the dedicated Q&A time.

    Learn to navigate competing priorities and stay focused

    7600A Leesburg Pike, West Building, Suite 300,


    Falls Church, VA 22043
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