Team Accountability

Accountability Assessment (10 minutes) Prior to the workshop, the team completes this assessment to identify the team’s level of accountability.

Pre-event Consult (30 minutes) The team leader and facilitator review group information, align on outcomes for the event, and confirm other event details.

Welcome & Warm-Ups (10 minutes) Atlanta Challenge staff welcome participants and set expectations and ground rules for the event. We then lead fun warm-up activities that break the ice and get the group physically and emotionally involved.

Intro Teamwork Challenge (10-20 minutes) We jump right into the program with a thought-provoking activity that focuses on the team’s current interactions. This helps the group see what is going on, how it impacts the team, and how important it is to address those issues.

The Accountability Compass (20-30 minutes) We lead an interactive conversation about the key ingredients of accountability and how different team members have a stronger affinity for some of those elements. We then discuss what accountability means to each team member, how those viewpoints impact teamwork, and what they can do to positively and healthily improve the team.

The Keys to Accountability (30 minutes) The team reviews a simple but effective framework for establishing and maintaining accountability on the team, along with tools to help implement the keys.

The key elements of team accountability are:

• Assigning Responsibilities
• Setting Clear Expectations
• Communicating Who Is Accountable
• Formalizing Accountability Agreements
• Following Up

Accountability Crucible (45-60 minutes) The group identifies specific areas currently lacking accountability and brainstorms ways to improve the most critical areas. As a team, they commit to the strategy they have agreed upon and hold each other accountable.

Final Teamwork Challenge (15-30 minutes) The team tackles a challenge where they practice the agreements they have made. The challenge requires the entire team to brainstorm, collaborate, plan and work together.

Closing Debrief & Wrap-up Activity (10 minutes) The group acknowledges the day’s accomplishments and incorporates lessons into real life.

Post-event Consult (30 minutes) The team leader and facilitator review how the group responded to the event and what the leader can do to support the team further.

Virtual Group Follow-up (45-60 minutes) Approximately one month after the event, your facilitator will host a virtual follow-up session with the entire group to review key concepts, answer questions, discuss best practices, and assist with creating action plans.