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In this episode of Strategic Counsel by ForthRight Business, we’re discussing how to rebuild accountability in the workplace. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your other favorite podcast spots – follow and leave a 5-star review!

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How to (Re)Build Accountability in the Workplace

Every time we turn around lately, we’re having discussions about accountability – with our clients, in our coaching sessions, and now on this podcast! A lack of accountability can be one of the biggest downfalls of an organization – it erodes trust and culture, causes even top performers to suffer, and leads to an overall lack of focus and delivery of business goals. In this episode, we’ll reveal how to build (and rebuild) accountability in the workplace, including doing a company-wide reset, detailing the behavior that needs to change, and keeping the focus on why you’re having these discussions. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

• A few indicators that your team has an accountability problem
• When micromanaging might actually be helpful
• How to set your rules of engagement
• Why there has to be consequences
• Understand what motivates each person

And as always, if you need help in building your Strategic Counsel, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com.

Check out the episode, show notes, and transcript below:

Show Notes

• How to (Re)Build Accountability in the Workplace
  • [0:29] Welcome to Strategic Counsel by ForthRight Business
  • [1:00] This can be one of the biggest downfalls of organizations
  • [1:33] The starting point is a conversation about the lack of accountability
  • [3:09] How do I know my org has an accountability problem?
  • [6:31] Get to work right away – do a company-wide reset
  • [10:22] It’s important about these changes are that they have to be tangible
  • [15:22] As leaders, you are very clear about what you will and will not tolerate
  • [17:29] Don’t obsess over getting it right the first time and cause inaction
  • [19:02] When micromanaging might actually be helpful
  • [22:07] There have to be consequences
  • [24:42] Identify each person’s currency
  • [27:08] Understand the generational differences of incentivization
  • [32:07] Setting expectations will feel like punishment for some and relief for others
  • [37:47] Reframe the conversation to what is necessary for the business
  • [41:12] Share some of the pain to get people invested in the long-term Why
  • [47:33] Make sure to follow Strategic Counsel on your favorite podcast spot and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts
  • [47:45] Learn more at ForthRight-People.com and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn

What is Strategic Counsel?

Welcome back to Strategic Counsel by ForthRight Business! Looking for Marketing Smarts? You’re in the right place. After almost 4 years of helping to make you savvier marketers, we decided to broaden this podcast to include more business-oriented topics that will make you savvier business leaders.

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