Accountability in the Workplace

Accountability will fuel your performance and productivity in the workplace.
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Course Description

Accountability is the foundation of a high-performing workplace, ensuring that employees take ownership of their actions and consistently deliver on expectations. By fostering clear communication, setting goals, and promoting collaboration, organizations can achieve exceptional results. A culture of accountability requires every team member to align with the company’s values and commit to their role in driving success.

This course provides practical tools and strategies to empower teams to embrace accountability and unlock its benefits. Accountable employees enhance productivity, fuel performance, and contribute to a more dynamic and successful workplace.

12+

Hours

72

Lectures

$40

Price

WHAT TO EXPECT

Learning Objectives

  • Define accountability and personal accountability
  • Differentiate between ownership and accountability
  • Use feedback as a tool to enhance performance
  • Understand the barriers to workplace accountability
  • Focus on building accountability leadership
  • Effectively set SMART goals
  • Identify the components of the cycle of accountability
  • Work towards achieving the benefits of accountability

Course Outline

Module One: What is Accountability?

  • Defining Accountability
  • Personal Accountability
  • Being Held Accountable
  • Accountability vs. Blame
  • Understanding the Importance
  • Case Study
  • Module One: Review Questions

Module Two: Creating an Accountable Workplace

  • Modeling Accountability
  • Valuing Accountability
  • The Front-Loading Benefits
  • Teamwork
  • The Accountability Cycle
  • Case Study
  • Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: The C's of Accountability

  • Clarification
  • Common Purpose
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Consequences
  • Case Study
  • Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: Building Ownership

  • Ownership vs Accountability
  • The Ownership Mentality
  • Why Does it Matter
  • The Weight of Micromanaging
  • Sharing Your Vision
  • Case Study
  • Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Accountability in Leadership

  • What is Leadership?
  • The Role of the Organization
  • The Role of the Manager
  • The Role of the Employee
  • Strengthening Leadership Accountability
  • Case Study
  • Module Five: Review Questions

Module Six: The Power of Goal Setting

  • Setting SMART Goals
  • Who's Accountable
  • Identifying Your "Why"
  • Goal Lengths
  • Remaining Loyal to Your Goals
  • Case Study
  • Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: Feedback as a Tool

  • Choosing Positivity
  • Considering the Time Frame
  • Giving Feedback
  • Receiving Feedback
  • Creating an Action Plan
  • Case Study
  • Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: Effective Delegation

  • What is Delegation
  • How to Delegate
  • When to Delegate
  • Whom Should You Delegate
  • Dismissing Delegation
  • Case Study
  • Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Barriers to Accountability

  • Closed Communication
  • Failure to Meet Expectations
  • Lack of Self-Confidence
  • Lacking Alignment
  • Overcoming Obstacles
  • Case Study
  • Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: The Benefits of Accountability

  • Improving Performance
  • Building Trust and Integrity
  • Employee Engagement
  • Workplace Satisfaction
  • Dedication to Your Role
  • Case Study
  • Module Ten: Review Questions

Assessment