Taking on a new managerial role can be a challenging and rewarding experience.
One of the most crucial aspects of managing a team is ensuring that all members are held accountable for their actions and responsibilities.
As a manager you must demonstrate the standard of personal accountability you expect from your team and you must be the one to hold your team accountable.
Suppose they miss a deadline or get out of alignment, you have to be present there to help them identify where they went wrong and nudge them to put up a plan together to prevent it from happening in future.
In workplaces accountability is critical for driving performance and achieving organisational goals and growth.
Therefore the importance of accountability as leadership skill cannot be ruled out.
In this blog post, we will explore nine simple steps that new managers can follow to maintain accountability within their team.
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9 BRILLIANT STEPS TO KEEP YOUR TEAM ACCOUNTABLE
1.Set Clear Expectations:
From the outset, it is essential to establish and communicate the expectations for each team member’s role and responsibilities.
This includes setting attainable goals, defining project deadlines, and outlining any required tasks or reporting.
By setting clear expectations upfront, your team will have a better understanding of what is required of them.
2.Establish Open Communication Channels:
Create an environment where team members feel comfortable discussing their progress, challenges, and concerns with you or their colleagues.
Encourage regular check-ins or meetings to provide updates on individual projects or overall team performance.
This not only fosters accountability but also helps to create strong working relationships within the team.
3.Implement SMART goals:
Ensure that each team member’s goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART).
This will make it easier for both you and your team members to assess progress and hold one another accountable for achieving these objectives.
4.Monitor Progress:
As a manager, it is essential to keep track of each team member’s progress toward their goals and offer support when needed.
Regular monitoring can help identify areas where individuals may be struggling or falling behind so that you can intervene accordingly.
5.Provide Feedback:
Offer constructive feedback to your team members on their performance regularly.
This should focus on strengths as well as areas for improvement, providing guidance on how they might address any shortcomings in their work.
6.Prioritise Transparency:
Make sure that team members understand how individual performance metrics contribute to the overall success of the organisation.
By being transparent about expectations and the outcomes of various projects, you will encourage a culture of responsibility and mitigate any potential misunderstandings or miscommunications.
7.Recognize Achievements:
Acknowledging and rewarding team members for their accomplishments can be a powerful way to hold them accountable.
By celebrating both small wins and significant milestones, you affirm their hard work and amplify their sense of ownership over their responsibilities.
8.Encourage Peer Accountability:
Foster a team culture where colleagues hold each other accountable for progress and results.
This can be achieved through peer feedback, cross-functional collaborations, or team-building exercises that emphasise shared objectives and values.
9.Provide Ongoing Support and Development:
Lastly, ensure that your team members have access to resources, training, and mentorship opportunities that will help them grow professionally.
By investing in their development, you demonstrate your commitment to their success both within the team and throughout the organisation.
CONCLUSION
Accountability is key to building a high-performing team that meets its objectives on time and within budget.
By implementing these nine simple steps, you can effectively establish a culture of accountability which is critical for driving high performance, trust, collaboration and overall growth and success of the organisation as a whole.
Are you following all the 9 steps of successful Accountability ?
Which step are you missing out on ?
What needs to be done to implement that step ?
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Babita Sharma
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