Building Successful Teams

Learning Objectives

Illustrate the concept of accountability in a team-based work environment

Key Takeaways

Key Points

• Accountability is the assignment of responsibility for outcomes to an individual or group to create an incentive for performance.
• Teams are accountable for achieving collective goals.
• Individual team members are accountable to each other for their effort and contributions to the team.
• Effective accountability for teams relies on making choices that support the team's ability to succeed.

Key Terms

• accountability: The acknowledgment and assumption of responsibility for actions, products, and decisions.