“To not be accountable to ourselves is the same as being defeated by ourselves.”
Seneca
For agile teams, the avoidance of accountability can derail even the most promising projects.
Without team members collectively owning their goals, results can fall through the cracks, leading to missed deadlines and feelings of failure.
Inattention to results often spirals after, especially if teams lose sight of their goals in the chaos and void of accountability.
This isn’t just about failing to meet targets; it’s about failing to harness the collective impact of a cross functional team.
One way to address these impediments is to establish a skills audit where individuals make their capabilities visible, actively engage in activities within their capability and engage in super short feedback cycles.
Pair work is one way to get almost immediate feedback, and it can be fun. Foster a culture where accountability is seen not as a burden, but as a key to unlocking greater outcomes.
What have you found effective in promoting accountability and focus on results in your teams?
