Building Accountability at Work

Accountability helps to ensure that every employee will take responsibility for their performance and behaviors, and continue to manage this responsibility. When we implement goals and communicate with one another, we can achieve powerful results. Building an accountable workplace requires strong teamwork and collaboration. Every team member must have a strong understanding of the values of the company and recognize the importance of their dedication, in order to attain success.

The Accountability in the Workplace course will provide you with informative tools and practical strategies that can be used to help empower the team to work towards achieving the benefits of accountability. Accountable employees will fuel performance and productivity, and generate an enhanced workplace.

Everything you need to teach a one-day workshop for Accountability in the Workplace:
Training Manuals
PowerPoint Slides
Instructor's Guide
Quick Reference Job Aids
Icebreakers, Activities,
& Exercise Files
Pre-Assignments,
Pre-/Post-Assessments
Promotional Advertorials
Lesson Plans with Flip Chart Notes

Accountability in the Workplace Course Outline:
 Module One: Getting Started
Housekeeping Items
The Parking Lot
Workshop Objectives

Module Two: What is Accountability?
Defining Accountability
Personal Accountability
Being Held Accountable
Accountability vs. Blame
Understanding the Importance
Case Study
Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: Creating an Accountable Workplace
Modeling Accountability
Valuing Accountability
The Front-Loading Benefits
Teamwork
The Accountability Cycle
Case Study
Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: The C's of Accountability
Clarification
Common Purpose
Communication
Collaboration
Consequences
Case Study
Module Four: Review Questions

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

Module Six: 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 Six: Review Questions

 Module Seven: The Power of Goal-Setting
Setting SMART Goals
Who's Accountable
Identifying Your "Why"
Goal Lengths
Remaining Loyal to Your Goals
Case Study
Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: Feedback as a Tool
Choosing Positivity
Considering the Time Frame
Giving Feedback
Receiving Feedback
Creating an Action Plan
Case Study
Module Eight: Review Questions

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

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

Module Eleven: The Benefits of Accountability
Improving Performance
Building Trust and Integrity
Employee Engagement
Workplace Satisfaction
Dedication to Your Role
Case Study
Module Eleven: Review Questions

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise
Review of Parking Lot
Lessons Learned
Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations