“Don't cross the line between enough and too much accountability. To what degree are we able to be accountable? Don't have people accountable for things not under their control or purview as this comes across as unfair. Our managers ask for the impossible and we complain - that's normal but not optimal. Measure the right things and draw the line between enough and too much accountability. Imposing too much accountability kills initiative. How good are your managers at giving feedback? We have to deliver feedback to require accountability. How much cooperation does something take? If a lot of cooperation, it is hard to pinpoint accountability. Finger pointing does not make it happen more quickly. Team goals may be more appropriate.”
-Laurence Haughton