Accountability:
The biggest responsibility that comes along with leadership is accountability. Most people in general fear the aspect of accountability.
In an article by Gerald A. Krains, President and CEO of the Levinson Institute, he demonstrates various form of Accountability and the aspects to which a leader or a manager is accountable.
Forms of Accountability
Ø Fixed Accountability: Fixed accountability is comprised of the output that is to be delivered. These can be associated with commitments and adherence.
Ø Relative Accountability: Relative accountability is related to judgement and maximisation of the value. Relative accountability varies depending on the task performed by a manager. These can be categorized with the following aspects such as reach, fit for the purpose, stewardship and teamwork.
A first-time manager must know the areas of responsibilities he/she is accountable for. Gerald A. Krains calls them the QQT/R
QQT/R stands for:
Q=Quantity
Q=Quality
T=Time
R=Resources
A QQT/R refers to the quality, quantity, and timeframe of a deliverable, and the resource constraints surrounding it, to convey real-world constraints and possibilities.
For more on accountability here are some real interesting links:
http://www.peoplefit.com.au/files/pfa_accountability_leadership_gerald_kraines.pdf
http://michaelhyatt.com/leadership-and-accountability.html
References:
1.Michaelhyatt.com (2013). Michael Hyatt | Intentional Leadership. [online] Retrieved from: http://michaelhyatt.com/
2. Peoplefit.com.au (2010). PeopleFit - Leadership Development and Organisation Design. [online] Retrieved from: http://www.peoplefit.com.au/
The biggest responsibility that comes along with leadership is accountability. Most people in general fear the aspect of accountability.
In an article by Gerald A. Krains, President and CEO of the Levinson Institute, he demonstrates various form of Accountability and the aspects to which a leader or a manager is accountable.
Forms of Accountability
Ø Fixed Accountability: Fixed accountability is comprised of the output that is to be delivered. These can be associated with commitments and adherence.
Ø Relative Accountability: Relative accountability is related to judgement and maximisation of the value. Relative accountability varies depending on the task performed by a manager. These can be categorized with the following aspects such as reach, fit for the purpose, stewardship and teamwork.
A first-time manager must know the areas of responsibilities he/she is accountable for. Gerald A. Krains calls them the QQT/R
QQT/R stands for:
Q=Quantity
Q=Quality
T=Time
R=Resources
A QQT/R refers to the quality, quantity, and timeframe of a deliverable, and the resource constraints surrounding it, to convey real-world constraints and possibilities.
For more on accountability here are some real interesting links:
http://www.peoplefit.com.au/files/pfa_accountability_leadership_gerald_kraines.pdf
http://michaelhyatt.com/leadership-and-accountability.html
References:
1.Michaelhyatt.com (2013). Michael Hyatt | Intentional Leadership. [online] Retrieved from: http://michaelhyatt.com/
2. Peoplefit.com.au (2010). PeopleFit - Leadership Development and Organisation Design. [online] Retrieved from: http://www.peoplefit.com.au/