{"id":11433,"date":"2025-02-21T18:32:54","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T18:32:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leaderzone.ca\/?p=11433"},"modified":"2025-02-21T20:06:03","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T20:06:03","slug":"imputabilite-pilier-des-equipes-performantes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leaderzone.ca\/en\/imputabilite-pilier-des-equipes-performantes","title":{"rendered":"Accountability: The Pillar of High-Performing Teams"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"11433\" class=\"elementor elementor-11433\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3346c8d9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3346c8d9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a5bd40f elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a5bd40f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns: 64% auto;\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11436 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/leaderzone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/guille-alvarez-IcI3FizU9Cw-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leaderzone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/guille-alvarez-IcI3FizU9Cw-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/leaderzone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/guille-alvarez-IcI3FizU9Cw-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/leaderzone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/guille-alvarez-IcI3FizU9Cw-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/leaderzone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/guille-alvarez-IcI3FizU9Cw-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/leaderzone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/guille-alvarez-IcI3FizU9Cw-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/leaderzone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/guille-alvarez-IcI3FizU9Cw-unsplash-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color: #00accd; text-align: center;\">Accountability: The Pillar of High-Performing Teams<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 100%;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-a93ca57\" data-block-id=\"a93ca57\">\n<div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-a93ca57-column\">\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ec7c5ec\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ec7c5ec\">\n<div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ec7c5ec-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\">\n<div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ec7c5ec-inner-blocks\">\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-qubely-socialicons qubely-block-db13f9\">\n<div class=\"qubely-block-social-icons qubely-layout-normal qubely-style-default\">\n<ul class=\"qubely-ul\">\n<li class=\"qubely-li qubely-social-item qubely-social-linkedin\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/limputabilit%C3%A9-pilier-des-%C3%A9quipes-performantes-leaderzone-ca-uecje\/?trackingId=vxs5gTiW3u8ty9uAGJk4LA%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"qubely-social-icon fab fa-linkedin\"><\/i><span class=\"qubely-social-label\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:columns --><!-- wp:table --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>By Jorj Helou, CRHA, PCC<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>In recent years, the workplace has turned into a sort of corporate spa: we talk about well-being, kindness, and even chamomile tea in meeting rooms. However, I\u2019ve noticed that some leaders seem to confuse \u201ckindness\u201d with \u201cpermissiveness.\u201d The result? Performance management is thrown out the window, and accountability is shoved into the closet for fear of \u201cupsetting\u201d or, worse, offending someone.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s be clear: well-being and performance are not enemies; on the contrary! I firmly believe that workplace well-being is a powerful lever for achieving superior results. A fulfilled and engaged employee is far more likely to take responsibility than one lost in the chaos of an overly \u201czen\u201d organization.<\/p>\n<p>Accountability is like the secret ingredient in the recipe for a high-performing team: a healthy dose of responsibility, a pinch of healthy collaboration, and a generous helping of trust. When every team member fully owns their role, you get an environment where everyone is motivated to excel and support one another. That\u2019s the winning recipe for impressive results.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><strong>3 Tips to Foster Accountability<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Clarify Roles and Expectations <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Ensure that every team member fully understands their role and the associated expectations. This involves clearly defining responsibilities, setting precise objectives, and maintaining regular communication about priorities or upcoming changes. Clearly defined expectations make it easier to take initiative and strengthen alignment toward common goals.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Promote Psychological Safety <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Create an environment where employees feel safe to share ideas, ask questions, and take initiatives without fearing negative consequences. Value openness, adopt an empathetic stance, and encourage a culture where mistakes are seen as learning opportunities. Psychological safety fosters innovation, engagement, and team cohesion.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Encourage Feedback and Recognition<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Establish a culture of constructive and transparent feedback. Provide regular, specific comments to help individuals improve their performance. At the same time, acknowledge and celebrate efforts and successes, whether individual or collective. These practices boost engagement, motivation, and a sense of belonging within the team.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><strong>3 Anti-Tips That Undermine Accountability<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Micromanage: The Surefire Way to Smother Your Team<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Monitor every move your team members make, deny them any autonomy, and insist on approving every single decision, no matter how minor. Congratulations, you\u2019ve just stifled their creativity, obliterated their motivation, and turned your team into a group of obedient (but frustrated) robots! Don\u2019t be surprised if productivity plummets\u2014no one likes working under a microscope.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Harshly Reprimand: The Perfect Way to Cultivate Fear<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For every mistake, wield the hammer of punishment. Rule through fear in the hope that your team members transform into flawless machines. In reality, all you\u2019ll achieve is a toxic atmosphere where innovation, risk-taking, and initiative wither away. And who would dare propose ideas after such a harrowing experience?<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Create Confusion: Sow Chaos and Reap Demotivation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Change direction as often as you change your shirt, make decisions behind closed doors, and blame your team members for mistakes they couldn\u2019t have foreseen. The result? A disoriented, frustrated team on the verge of losing faith in your leadership. At this point, frustration and inefficiency won\u2019t just be risks\u2014they\u2019ll be certainties.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Final Tip: Adapt Your Approach to Context and Individuals<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Every team member has unique skills, engagement levels, and personal situations. Likewise, every professional context varies in urgency, complexity, and predictability. As a leader, it\u2019s crucial to tailor your approach based on these variables. Demonstrating agility in your management style will enable you to navigate a constantly evolving environment effectively while maximizing your team\u2019s performance and engagement.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:table --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4d106f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f4d106f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In recent years, the workplace has turned into a sort of corporate spa: we talk about well-being, kindness, and even chamomile tea in meeting rooms. However, I\u2019ve noticed that some leaders seem to confuse \u201ckindness\u201d with \u201cpermissiveness.\u201d The result? Performance management is thrown out the window, and accountability is shoved into the closet for fear of \u201cupsetting\u201d or, worse, offending someone.<br \/>\nLet\u2019s be clear: well-being and performance are not enemies; on the contrary! I firmly believe that workplace well-being is a powerful lever for achieving superior results. A fulfilled and engaged employee is far more likely to take responsibility than one lost in the chaos of an overly \u201czen\u201d organization.<br \/>\nAccountability is like the secret ingredient in the recipe for a high-performing team: a healthy dose of responsibility, a pinch of healthy collaboration, and a generous helping of trust. When every team member fully owns their role, you get an environment where everyone is motivated to excel and support one another. 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