Accountability is the obligation of an individual or organization to account for its activities or accept responsibility for them, and to disclose the results in a transparent manner.
Accountability consists of setting high performance standards plus holding the team and individuals accountable to achieve work unit and individual results.
Leaders demonstrating accountability consistently set high but reasonable performance standards for self and others. They show persistence and tenacity to overcome obstacles. They consistently exceed performance expectations and proactively address potential performance issues with direct reports in a respectful and supportive manner.
Perhaps the most important result of accountability is trust, which is essential in any relationship. Being accountable to something means that you’re willing to make commitments and be responsible for your own actions. This promotes trust between you and the people around you.
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