How Do I Demonstrate Accountability?
  • How Do I Demonstrate Accountability?

    Read the descriptions of the behaviors below and then determine how often you perform those behaviors.

  • I do what I say I am going to do.*
  • I do what is expected even when no one is watching.*
  • I model ideal accountability behaviors for my manager, peers and direct reports.*
  • I act in a timely manner on decisions that are made.*
  • I actively seek out feedback from others.*
  • I act on the feedback I receive.*
  • I address concerns brought to me directly and in a timely fashion.*
  • I align my work with organization/team/client/customer expectations.*
  • I am aware of what results are tracked and what they mean to me.*
  • I am clear on what the top priorities are.*
  • I am personally invested.*
  • I am proactive in identifying potential internal or external factors that may derail an initiative before it happens.*
  • I arrive at meetings on time.*
  • I avoid blaming others.*
  • I move myself forward when I get off track.*
  • I can report results for personal and professional areas in my life.*
  • I create my own process and timeline(s) for getting things done.*
  • I creatively deal with obstacles.*
  • I find out what I need to do even when I am not given direction.*
  • I hold my direct reports accountable for their decisions and actions at work.*
  • I hold my peers accountable for their decisions.*
  • I know exactly what motivates me and I create tools to keep me motivated.*
  • I know how to find the information I need to get things done.*
  • I know when to ask for permission and when I have full responsibility to proceed.*
  • I let people know when I don't know something.*
  • I stay focused in meetings.*
  • I share important information to the team in a timely fashion.*
  • I work through barriers to get things done.*
  • If things do not go the way that they should, my direct reports will hear about it from me.*
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