How Project Managers Build High-Accountability Teams

Learn how project managers can foster a culture of accountability on their project teams. In this course, Dana Brownlee—a corporate trainer, keynote speaker, and author—equips you with the tools and strategies you need to inspire accountability from all team members and drive success. Discover the unique characteristics of an accountability culture. Through practical techniques and real-world examples, gain insights into how you can set reasonable expectations, employ effective meeting habits, and address blind spots, skill gaps and motivation challenges. Explore the consequences of poor accountability practices and discover how to tailor your responses to individual and team challenges. By the end of the course, you'll be able to cultivate a supportive and accountable team, ensuring that your projects progress efficiently and effectively.

Learning objectives
Describe the key elements of a culture of accountability and explain how it impacts project outcomes and team morale.
Identify and analyze the root causes of individual "slacker" situations and propose effective strategies to address them.
List and describe techniques that project managers can use to create awareness of individual accountability challenges and bridge skill gaps.
Employ specific leadership strategies and meeting habits and practices that encourage accountability within project teams.
Discuss and describe accountability measures as a positive tool for team development and explain the project manager's role in cultivating a culture of accountability.