Accountability is a critical component of any
high-performance organization.

The ability to establish and maintain a culture of accountability within an organization is a crucial factor in driving success.

Unfortunately, too many leaders make the mistake of trying to set up an accountability system without first establishing themselves as credible. As a result, their efforts often fall flat because their employees don’t fully follow them and don’t fully take ownership of their actions.

Leaders who set the stage for accountability create a more efficient work environment. This type of environment also fosters greater commitment and increased employee happiness.

MOST PEOPLE THINK THEY’RE ACCOUNTABLE, BUT THEY’RE NOT

On LinkedIn, I conducted two surveys that produced results that made me wonder. While 61% of the survey respondents said they were accountable by themselves, only 10% said that those they work with are accountable all the time.

In the first survey, 61% of respondents said that they’re accountable by themselves. This means they don’t rely on anybody else to keep them accountable. Meanwhile, 36% have an accountability partner that keeps them in check. The other 3% don’t focus on accountability, which is mind-boggling.

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