Inspire, Lead, and Succeed with ACCOUNTABILITY - A Hidden Myth?

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What do you think? Did accountability lose its power? Would you agree that this is one of the things that is lacking most in today’s business world?

What I see in my work, day in and day out with different manufacturing companies is that people are not too big on commitment but as I always like to say, there is a reason for everything. If you want to have committed people, you have to earn their trust and their buy in first. Without trust and commitment there is no accountability.

Isn’t it true that is much easier for most managers to hold people accountable to results than behaviours? Talking about behaviours takes a lot of energy and extra effort and most managers are not willing to deal with it. However, it is important not to overlook that behaviours are almost always linked to the desired results.

So what are some things that you can do?

1. Set standards and rules together with your team and agree to live by them

2. Be accountable to yourself first and lead by example

3. EVERYBODY has to play by the same rules, especially you as a leader. There is no exception.

4. Acknowledge the behaviour you want to see.

5. Get permission to hold each other accountable

6. Be willing to call people on their behaviours but at the same token be also willing to be called on your own behaviours

7. Remind yourself constantly that you want to surround yourself with people who will demand the very best of you to help you to become the best you can be and…. You do the same for them!

Always remember, excellence is not a skill. It’s an attitude. The right attitude will lead to different behaviour and the desired behaviour will bring you incredible results.

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Love it, change it, or leave it! This is the credo Karin has always lived by. It also defines the work she does as a trainer and facilitator. As the founder and owner of Karico Performance Solutions, Karin has found her calling and her true passion by helping people working in manufacturing environments achieve their full potential both professionally and personally. With more than 20 years of international corporate experience, Karin has acquired the knowledge and skills, and developed the tools required to make a positive impact on her client's lives. Her energy is boundless and focused as proven by the fact she is a Boston Marathon qualifier. While Karin demands the most of herself, she also helps empower employees to raise their own level of performance and personal satisfaction. Karin's work does more than benefit employees on the shop floor. By increasing workforce productivity and pride, she improves overall corporate performance, while building invaluable bridges between the workforce and management. With extensive experience both in North America and Europe, Karin has developed a keen understanding of organizational behaviours and values. This has served her well in acting as a champion for change in a variety of manufacturing environments.
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