How’s Your Execution?

Without high levels of personal accountability, organizational execution becomes not only daunting but also very disappointing. In fact, lack of personal investment, ownership, and commitment always leads to some level of failure. Consider the following example of a large consumer products company, we’ll refer to as Bratton Enterprises.

As a result of current economic conditions, many of Bratton’s managers and leaders failed to execute on their plans. Citing a number of “Uncontrollable” variables, these managers and leaders have become victims of circumstance, stuck Below The Line. When confronted with their lack of performance, they spend more time explaining and justifying current positions than analyzing and recommending possible solutions. The result, a lack of confidence in their ability to execute—combined with increased micromanagement and centralized decision-making. Sound familiar?

It’s a common story. People, in general, are more willing to take accountability during good times than during tough times. Accordingly, those people who take accountability during tough times should become your building blocks for the future. When people take personal ownership for the success of their organizations, even in the worst of times, they inexorably tie their own performance to the performance of their organizations. The result is flawless execution, in good times and bad.

Accountability is the missing ingredient and essential element to consistent, sustainable execution. To learn more about how Partners In Leadership’s Training and Consulting Services can help you improve and strengthen execution in your organization, we invite you to join the Accountability Community at www.partnersinleadership.com, where you can review actual client case studies that illustrate the impact of greater levels of accountability on organizational execution and implementation.

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