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Building a Culture of Accountability

The Center For Leadership Studies

Employees begin to think more creatively, for improved problem-solving and innovation. Many organizations use a “RACI” for this. In a culture of accountability, everyone knows their role, and you can avoid those all-too-common situations where everyone assumed “someone else was doing it.”. Set clear expectations.

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How to Keep Team Meetings on Track

The Center For Leadership Studies

Bring fresh eyes to these proven strategies, as well as some new and innovative solutions, to keep your meetings on track and optimally productive. Follow the “Responsible Accountable Consulted Informed (RACI)” chart. Start by stating the purpose and desired outcomes of the meeting. Alignment brings focus.

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Four Do’s and Don’ts for Leading Remote Teams

The Center For Leadership Studies

Plenty of research confirms that engagement, productivity and innovation all decline quickly when people don’t step away to enjoy personal pursuits like rest, family and hobbies. For each item, use a RACI chart to identify who will be responsible, accountable, consulted and informed. Do clearly explain expectations.

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A Bad Reputation Costs a Company at Least 10% More Per Hire

Harvard Business Review

A few years ago, domain registrar and web hosting company GoDaddy was known for its racy ads featuring NASCAR driver Danica Patrick and The Biggest Loser star Jillian Michaels. While they may have gotten attention in the media, they didn’t help the company do one important thing: hire women.