90 Root Cause Analysis: Improving Performance for Bottom-Line Results
• Is what we accomplish documented?
• Is goal attainment recognized by leadership?
A good accountability system is one in which we help each other by reminding
each other of the agreed-upon strategy. If help is needed for another employee to
meet the performance criteria agreed upon, it is given (within reason).
Characteristics of a poor accountability system are as follows:
• Based on fear
• Reward levels are the same for all
• Nonperformers still get a reward
• Low performers do not improve
• Punishment is the same for all with no regard for previous performance
or circumstances
• Does not inspire employees to perform
• Inadequate teamwork
Accountability issues are