Accountability and Leading Up

Course Overview:

Participants will learn about what accountability is, how to promote it in their organization, and how to become more accountable to themselves and others.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand what accountability is and what events in history have shaped our view of it.
• Identify the requirements for personal and corporate accountability.
• Apply the cycle of accountability and the fundamental elements required to build an accountable organization.

Course Outline:

Session 1: Course Overview

Session 2: Accountabiility

Participants will review the definition of accountability and understand the differences between accountability and responsibility.

Session 3: Creating an Accountable Organization

Participants will learn about the importance of stakeholders in projects and what their different levels of accountability should be. They will also complete a stakeholder analysis activity.

Session 4: Doing Delegation Right

Participants will discuss what delegation really is and the different ways the work being delegated can be monitored.

Session 5: Offering Feedback

Participants will delve into the ingredients of good feedback and how to accept criticism.