Incentivizing Accountability as an Industry Leader

Accountability is crucial to ensuring high performance within an organization. This isn't groundbreaking news! So, why isn't incentivizing accountability a core part of every business? Studies have shown the organizations that thrive with engaged and motivated employees have managers that spend 10 percent to 20 percent of their time on professional and personal team-building activities.

Sarha Wolf | June 08, 2015

Accountability is crucial to ensuring high performance within an organization. This isn't groundbreaking news! So, why isn't incentivizing accountability a core part of every business? Studies have shown the organizations that thrive with engaged and motivated employees have managers that spend 10 percent to 20 percent of their time on professional and personal team-building activities.

These leaders regularly touch-base with their staff by taking them out for happy hour, having a one-on-one discussion about career goals, or organizing a team lunch. How can you make sure you're being an effective leader and keeping your employees accountable for the work they're assigned?

To drive high performance and accountability in an organization, you're probably already covering the basics:

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