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Managing Accountability Proactively

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Effectively manage Accountability in the workplace. This article sheds light on the key principles of a proactive accountability framework and demystifies the often-misunderstood concept of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). Embrace a proactive approach, from setting clear expectations to recognizing barriers and providing consistent feedback. Uncover how a genuine PIP should work to genuinely elevate performance, moving beyond mere discipline. Emphasize collaboration, understanding, and a shared vision of success for both managers and team members.

Untangling Accountability: How to Solve Problems Without the Blame Game

A hand-drawn style illustration shows a stick figure lying on the ground, entangled in a chaotic web of thread. The figure looks overwhelmed and sad. The tangled lines are labeled “Control,” “Fix-it Mode,” and “Responsibility,” symbolizing the emotional burden of over-owning as a leader.

Listen as a podcast When something goes wrong, it’s easy to look for someone to blame. Accountability doesn’t always have to be reactive (see here for my thoughts on proactively managing accountability). But simply pointing fingers doesn’t solve the problem. The FORD Method helps us dig deeper to find out why things went wrong, and