Accountability: Are You Part of the Problem or Solution?

How many time have you heard excuses for a project not being on schedule or perhaps a report being late? Probably more then you care to think about it. The Rainmaker Group, in their blog, writes about restoring personal accountability in the workplace.

Managers sometimes think this is a prevalent issue in the workforce today and lament that today's workers just lack personal accountability. You could be part of the problem. As the leader of your organization, regardless of the size, you play a crucial role in establishing and driving a culture of personal accountability. So what can you do about it?

Recognize the signs that personal accountability may be lacking in your employees.

• Excuses offered instead of solutions or workarounds to problems.
• Constant complaining about other people or groups impeding progress.
• Waiting to be told what to do instead of displaying initiative.
• Doing the bare minimum to get by.
• Asking or expecting others to do things that you should be taking care of.
  

The bottom line is that personal accountability starts with YOU! Take the time to give this topic some thought and how it applies to your situation. Make personal accountability a core value and don't just "talk the talk," but make sure you lead by example. Think about it this way: would you want a team of people that had your work ethic?

Make sure you check out the article by the Rainmaker Group. Good stuff!