ACCOUNTABILITY
Accountability.
It is not at all a bad thing—never was, never will be.
Once some people hear that word, they seem to immediately think of someone policing them.
Some sly fellows will even gaslight you to feel that you’re doing a wrong thing by asking for baseline accountability—that’s awful and terrible of them.
What is accountability?
It is basically an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions.
Simply put, it means willingly accepting responsibility for your actions.
It is actually a very good and positive trait.
Matter of fact, it also means responsibility.
It is the fact or condition of being accountable.
What does it mean to be accountable?
Now to be accountable means that one is required or expected to justify one’s actions or decisions.
It means obligated to explain, justify, and take responsibility for one's actions, and to answer to someone or some people, such as a person with more authority or a group of people who authorize and contribute their resources towards an activity.
Being accountable therefore also means taking ownership of the results of a task.
Someone who is accountable is fully responsible for what they do and is able to or must be able to give a satisfactory reason for it.
What are some traits of an accountable person?
Accountable people are typically honest and uphold strong moral or ethical principles.
They are truthful in their dealings, admit mistakes, and do not run away from difficult conversations.
What are some benefits of being accountable?
This very commendable quality fosters trust and respect among colleagues and superiors.
It facilitates the successful planning, execution and completion of projects and effective management of projects and operational processes.
It thus contributes to sustainable development.
Who should be accountable?
Every should be accountable—business leaders, civic leaders, religious leaders, employees, team members, project managers, service providers, etc.
Basically, people in positions of power, authority or who have the responsibility of carrying out a function or task on the behalf of a collective.
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To reiterate:
Accountability means being responsible for your actions and their consequences, and being ready to explain and justify them.
It involves taking ownership of your work, admitting mistakes, and making amends when necessary.
Essentially, accountability is about being both responsible and answerable for what you do and how it affects others.
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Reflection:
Would you say that you are an accountable person?
Would you say accountability is a strength for you?
What insights have you learnt from this discussion?
Abientot!
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