LEADERSHIPMonths to result

Hold Leaders Accountable

Accountability

Problem it solves

ineffective leadership

Best for

Organizations looking to improve accountability and productivity

Not ideal for

Small teams or individuals

Overview

Why this framework exists

Holding leaders accountable is critical to achieving goals and improving productivity. This framework helps leaders to understand the importance of accountability and to design strategies that hold leaders accountable for results.

Core principles

3 total
  1. Set clear expectations and goals
  2. Provide regular feedback and coaching
  3. Hold leaders accountable for results

Steps

2 steps
  1. Set Clear Expectations and Goals
    Set clear expectations and goals for leaders, including key performance indicators and metrics.
    Pro tipUse data and feedback to inform goal-setting
    WarningAvoid setting unrealistic or vague goals
  2. Provide Regular Feedback and Coaching
    Provide regular feedback and coaching to leaders, including progress updates and areas for improvement.
    Pro tipUse a variety of feedback mechanisms, including surveys and focus groups
    WarningAvoid providing feedback that is too infrequent or too vague

Checklist

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Examples

1 cases
Marriott International

Marriott International held leaders accountable by setting clear expectations and goals, providing regular feedback and coaching, and holding leaders accountable for results.

OutcomeMarriott International achieved significant results, including improved guest satisfaction scores and increased revenue and profit.

Common mistakes

1 traps
Failing to Set Clear Expectations and Goals
Failing to set clear expectations and goals can lead to confusion and lack of direction among leaders, resulting in poor performance and lack of accountability.

Origin story

How this framework came to be

The Hold Leaders Accountable framework was developed by Sean Covey and the team at FranklinCovey. The framework is based on years of research and experience working with organizations to improve productivity and achieve goals.

Source

Traced to primary
Source · BOOK
Covey, Sean - The 4 Disciplines of Execution
Covey, Sean · 2020
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