CHAPTER 9

Accountability, Dependencies, and Commitments

“You manage your commitments;nobody manages them for you.”

Q9.1 How do I determine my domain of responsibility?
A9.1 Simply stated, your domain of responsibility includes all responsibilities and commitments that fall within the scope of your assignment. It includes any activities and actions necessary to support your meeting your commitments.

A person’s domain of responsibility typically is far broader than first assumed. There is a simple but powerful saying that is made up of ten 2-letter words: “If it is to be, it is up to me.”This saying can help you define the boundaries of your domain as you work toward the successful achievement of your commitments. ...

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