Do you want to level up your leadership by improving accountability in your team? A success tip: Be the leader that holds yourself accountable first. Admit when you are wrong. Gain insight from your team. Operate in a collaborative spirit. Look for the good and celebrate. Coach and guide when things go sideways. Always be willing to Learn. Grow. Lead.
Wisdom from Trent Goode, II a healthcare management consultant on successful accountability.
“Real accountability starts with clarity.
Before you hold someone accountable, you need:
Clear expectations: What exactly are we measuring? What does success look like? Not “be more proactive.” More like “submit weekly reports by Friday at 5pm with these specific sections.”
Clear ownership: Who owns this? Not shared responsibility that becomes nobody’s responsibility. One person, clear decision rights.
Clear feedback: Are they on track? Do they know? You can’t hold someone accountable for something they don’t know they’re failing at.
Clear support: Do they have what they need? Resources, training, authority? If you’re holding them accountable but haven’t given them the tools, that’s on you.
When these four things are in place, accountability becomes fair. People know what they’re responsible for. They know how they’re doing. They know you’re invested in their success.”
Blessings,
Merikay
