Positive Accountability = Greater Productivity & Engagement

“Responsibility equals accountability equals ownership.

And a sense of ownership is the most powerful weapon

a team or organization can have.” ~ Pat Summitt

In my May newsletter and follow-up blog, I focused on the hybrid workplace and the trends and concerns both employers and employees are addressing as the future work environment - and even the team composition itself - continues to evolve.

For many managers, the most challenging part of their job is dealing with employees and effectively holding them accountable when they aren't achieving their goals. In fact, it is one of the key barriers I heard most often from organizations about why they didn't want to allow remote work...and then the pandemic hit and there was no option.

When faced with a challenge or frustration of some kind, we each have a choice to make at that moment. In this downloadable infographic, I share with you the positive accountability framework I have successfully used with my clients for more than 15 years.

Based on the book, QBQ! The Question Behind the Question by John G. Miller, you will learn how to ask yourself better questions that lead to more productive decisions, better results, a better sense of well-being, and a feeling of control over the situation. For example, which question would lead to a more positive outcome: "Why don't others work harder?" vs. "How can I support others?"



P.S. If you find this information of value, I invite you to share this newsletter with your teammates and colleagues.

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