It is an interesting discussion. I work a lot with accountability with the people and organisations I work with.
What I do is to help people think, give them options, provide suggestions, and more of that kind. But I cannot change a single person. I can only change myself, so how can I agree to accountability for people changing?
Same thing comes up when I talk to colleagues about making value based contracts. I cannot guarantee results; some results like motivated people or retention is hard to measure. And you cannot link the result to one single thing that caused it. So how can I sell that?
On the other hand I do take responsibility for the things I work with… but can I be held accountable? I am not sure
There’s not much privilege I’m afraid Bob. The only that I might enjoy is experience, critical thinking, self-awareness and some luck. Everything is always hard won. All I’m doing is trying to be very clear about what I do and the value I’m providing. It’s pretty much a constant battle. Some days I have to even let go of certain types or methods of coaching because the authority I requested to do may get revoked or I see that it’s not bearing fruit and must move to some other opportunity. It’s not always easy depending on the context and environment.
We should talk sometime and I can give you more of the details.
It is an interesting discussion. I work a lot with accountability with the people and organisations I work with.
What I do is to help people think, give them options, provide suggestions, and more of that kind. But I cannot change a single person. I can only change myself, so how can I agree to accountability for people changing?
Same thing comes up when I talk to colleagues about making value based contracts. I cannot guarantee results; some results like motivated people or retention is hard to measure. And you cannot link the result to one single thing that caused it. So how can I sell that?
On the other hand I do take responsibility for the things I work with… but can I be held accountable? I am not sure
There’s not much privilege I’m afraid Bob. The only that I might enjoy is experience, critical thinking, self-awareness and some luck. Everything is always hard won. All I’m doing is trying to be very clear about what I do and the value I’m providing. It’s pretty much a constant battle. Some days I have to even let go of certain types or methods of coaching because the authority I requested to do may get revoked or I see that it’s not bearing fruit and must move to some other opportunity. It’s not always easy depending on the context and environment.
We should talk sometime and I can give you more of the details.