Project Governance

In order to address their accountability, individuals undertake certain

tasks. The requirement to undertake these tasks defines their responsi-

bilities. Without becoming too prescriptive or theoretical, a person’s

accountabilities should encompass all their responsibilities since there is

little point in making someone responsible for an activity if there is no

associated accountability. Thus, an individual may have many responsi-

bilities in the organization that relate to only a few accountabilities.

Accountability must be twinned with the necessary level of authority.

Authority empowers a person to achieve an outcome for which they are

accountable. ...