Without personal accountability, there is no organizational accountability, and without that, businesses and organizations fail to reach their ultimate potential.
The flip side is when accountability is prevalent, employees stop blaming each other, departments get along, and organizations become more productive.
Oswald R. Viva, the founder and president of V&A Management, LLC, a consulting company dedicated to helping small- and mid-size businesses, explores how to establish accountability at your organization in this business guide. Learn how to:
discern the difference between accountability and responsibility; pinpoint why things are not working as well as they should; and create an environment where accountability is implemented and demanded of all members. When employees take ownership of tasks and an action plan is clear, personal accountability emerges, lowering stress, increasing productivity, influencing job satisfaction, and propelling the organization forward.
Transform the way employees think about accountability and improve business culture and performance with the lessons in The Accountability Factor.
I read this book even though I am a stay at home mom. I was intrigued by the book cover. It taught me concepts to teach my children about being accountable and not be afraid to admit your mistakes. It taught me concepts to teach my children about being accountable and not be afraid to admit your mistakes. The book teaches great life tools to help individuals become better people.
I learned a lot by reading this book. It taught me to own up to my mistakes in my professional life as well as my personal life. Even though the book only briefly touches on accountability in life outside of work, it was enough to get me thinking about how useful it can be.
My favorite part of the book was the section talking about tough love. Oswald does a good job explaining the purpose and results of putting this practice into everyday use.
I have never been comfortable about admitting when I am wrong. After reading The Accountability Factor It opening my eyes to how important is for everyone, including myself to be accountable.
Wonderful book. Very encouraging. Great for the working professional. Not your average workplace positivity books. This book will really prompt a healthier work culture.