Commitment & Accountability - the key to unstoppable teams...

Following our last note on Candour and Communication, we turn our focus to the next set in our core values of performing teams: Commitment & Accountability.

Commitment

Commitment in this context refers to the person’s contribution to the team and the organisation’s purpose. Whilst accountability is about meaningful ‘controls’ (measurements) to authenticate that commitment.

Based on the premise that every individual brings with them unique strengths which must be maximised to achieve performance, commitment requires identifying what they are and how they will be employed.

Conversely, there is a need to understand each person’s weaknesses to ensure they are supported by others.

Most people are unaware of their strengths, let alone their weaknesses.

However, in an environment that encourages vulnerability & trust as well as candour & communication, these can be clarified so teams function effectively and efficiently.

Responsibility lies with both the individual and the manager for this to be ac…