How to Build Virtual Accountability
57mIntermediate2021-06-17
Authors

Mitch Simon
Former Technology Executive, Founder of The Simon Leadership Alliance

Madecraft
Full-Service Learning Content Company
Course details
Creating a culture of accountability makes life at work easier. Accountability can help create a sense of ownership and autonomy, and can build up trust amongst the people you work with. However, being in a remote environment can make it harder to hold yourself, and others, accountable. In this course, business coach Mitch Simon shares his secrets for how to foster accountability in a virtual or remote environment. Mitch walks through the fundamentals of virtual accountability and the different types of accountability that exist. He then guides you through methods to help build and demonstrate accountability, as well as how to create the infrastructure for accountability to thrive. Finally, Mitch provides communication tips that can help you have more effective conversations that build trust and a culture of accountability. After this course, you may feel more empowered to hold yourself and those around you more accountable.
Skills covered
Remote WorkLeadership SkillsWell-Being and Self-CareProfessional DevelopmentLeadership and ManagementOne-Off
Concepts
Introduction
- Building virtual accountability
Virtual Accountability to Self
- What is virtual accountability
- Virtual accountability starts with you
- What is a commitment
- Conditions of satisfaction
- Managing promises
Virtual Accountability to Others
- The beauty of team accountability
- Accountability at team meetings
Conversations for Results
- Prepare to promise
- Negotiate the promise
- Fulfill the promise
- Declare satisfaction
Virtual Accountability Breakdowns
- Facing conflict
- Dealing with broken promises
How to Rebuild Trust
- Building trust
- Rebuilding trust
- Responsibility vs. accountability
Conclusion
- Your path forward