Creating accountability for the well being of the institution is a fundamental task of management. Too often, we reduce accountability through our efforts to increase it. The conventional wisdom is that we should hold others accountable. As a result, individuals spend their days being held accountable for their performance in the organization, as if someone else has to make sure they deliver on their commitments.
There is another way to think about accountability. One that does not leave us clouded by questions of, “Why doesn’t that other person do what I think is in the best interest of the organization? Why doesn’t my boss understand that the demands are unrealistic and unattainable?” To overcome this seemingly unending cycle of blame and defense, we need to stop holding people accountable, and start believing in people’s capacity to choose accountability. Creating organizations where the choice to be personally accountable in service to the larger whole, is the purpose of the Building Accountability and Commitment workshop.
It is not easy or a quick fix. It takes time, patience and courage.
This workshop is based on the concepts in Peter Block’s Community, The Answer to How is yes and the recently released The Abundant Community written with John McKnight. It provides participants with the tools to change each and every conversation they have to one where accountability is chosen, not enforced. This is not a safe or predictable path, for no one can promise safety. Believing that a handful of great leaders at the top can ensure the performance of those in the middle and the bottom is an inefficient strategy for managing all the complex issues that organizations currently face. If trying harder is not enough, this workshop will help you create a culture where accountability is chosen, and everyone acts and feels as an “owner” of the organization.
Upcoming Session Dates:
- No workshops are currently scheduled. If you would like to be notified when this workshop is scheduled, please contact us and let us know.
