Accountability In The Workspace   Â
Being accountable in general is an essential quality to have. However, being accountable within the workspace is even more important. This is because those who are accountable in their workspace are more likely to perform their tasks efficiently.
Tony Steven, a realist and an educator with more than thirty years of experience in business as well as non-profit organisations, explains why it is so crucial to have accountability skills within the workplace and how it can benefit not only the individual, but their co-workers as well.
Accountability by definition is: an assurance that an individual or an organization will be evaluated on their performance or behaviour related to something for which they are responsible. “Some examples of accountability in the workplace include; being present at work at the allocated hours, independently carrying out each duty outlined in the job description, communicating any changes or difficulties with management and so on,” explains Steven.
Accountability is crucial for the workplace and it is said that those who are more accountable are more productive than those who are not. This is due to the fact that having a sense of accountability for one’s deeds and labour may increase one’s sense of control and autonomy. People who believe they have some control over their work will be more likely to do so positively. More benefits of workplace accountability include: increased workplace spirit, more transparent communication, improved efficiency, more involvement, improved project execution, lower employee turnover rates, greater degrees of trust as well as higher levels of employee satisfaction.
According to Steven, if there is more workplace accountability, employees are generally more respectful towards one another. This is because they understand the impact their work has on their co-workers and that they are determined to make their impact positive.
There are ways to increase accountability within the workspace. Here are some examples: It is important to have clear expectations. Increased accountability at work could be achieved by making expectations clear. People are more likely to accept responsibility for their actions and try to live up to expectations if they have a clear understanding of what their goals are. Leaders at a company should think about incorporating a discussion about expectations into the onboarding procedure. This can assist in establishing a common understanding of acceptable workplace conduct for all relevant personnel early on in their employment with the company.
Exchanging feedback is another important way to boost accountability. Positive feedback may instil self-assurance in workers and encourage them to accept responsibility for their decisions. Constructive feedback can assist them in identifying activities they might improve. In both cases, receiving feedback might be a great approach to encourage people to reflect on their actions and take proactive action. Feedback becomes a valuable tool to promote workplace accountability as a result.
Employing tools and systems to track the progress of work. Tools and systems created to track work, either in terms of time or the development of a project, can be effective for maintaining responsibility. If someone can plainly understand what they need to accomplish and when they need to do it, it is easier for them to be accountable. For some people, accountability comes easy and they can remain accountable in private, for others they need a public system to keep them on track.
It is important for employees to know that their responsibilities at work mean something and that they have a purpose. Every firm has a goal or mission, and employees who can connect their activities to that larger objective may have a higher feeling of duty and purpose. If people fully get the objective of smaller jobs, such as filling in spreadsheets or categorising data, they may feel more responsibility when performing those smaller chores.
A safe space for employees to grow is critical for creating accountability as well as an all-round healthy work environment. Workplaces that are dedicated to assisting employees to correct unintentional errors may develop a culture of learning and support that makes it easier for people to accept responsibility for their actions. “This can encourage such people to attempt new things and take on new tasks in the knowledge that their employer will assist them during their period of learning and development,” says Steven.
Mutual respect should always be encouraged in the workplace. Respecting others is a crucial component of accountability. This can entail carrying out the plans made and demonstrating confidence in others’ ability to do the same. Companies could decide to provide their employees more flexibility with their job or schedule as a way to build trust and encourage personal accountability.
Finally, it is crucial that company leaders lead by example. By exemplifying accountability themselves, company executives and leaders can contribute to the development of the value of accountability across their business. Professionals at lower levels will be more motivated to practise accountability if they observe leaders doing so. This can support the development of a productive culture based on respect and honesty at all organisational levels.
Accountability in the workplace is a crucial element to creating a healthy work environment. To improve staff accountability, book a Tony Steven course for staff and encourage them to take responsibility for their own accountability. The webinar can also assist participants to take responsibility in their personal life.
Tony Steven is an Australian author, speaker, realist and ultimately, an educator who shows you the immeasurable power you have over the circumstances of your life. After a lifetime of research, reading and education, he has written a book entitled “The Answer is You!: Awaken to your self-responsibility”.
Tony has also developed keynote presentations, webinars and educational seminars to show people that they are the ones responsible for their actions. Tony will lead you away from emotional motivations and help you see life for what it is, and provide key information for you to see the truth.
Written and syndicated by: YDMA News
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