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What is Accountability?
Why is Accountability important in Life?So, Why is Accountability imperative for Successful Completion of DV Offender Treatment? Can you say, "PREVENTION"...
Look at it this way: "What the Heck Was I thinking???"
The older I get... the more I find myself thinking about things, situations, thoughts and behaviors that I did... but that I never gave a second thought until recently..." You know???
So Go ahead! Ask Yourself: "What the Heck Was I thinking???" But NOT in a negative way.
This is NOT about BLAME, SHAME or GUILT!!!
This is about HEALING!!!
This is about a Do-OVER.... a GIMME.
This is about having another Chance!!!
Another Chance.
And theoretically, if I go about this next Chance with a greater sense of Accountability, I will do it better...
Why? Because if I do it with more Accountability, I will be more thoughtful, more careful, more patient, more mindful, wiser, more understanding, and more loving of myself and everyone else.
This is about separating the things that I can control or the things change from the things I cannot control or change. And then letting go of things I cannot change...
And then becoming Accountable for the things that I can Control or the things that I can Change.
Hence, this Lesson is about Developing Accountability for a Better Future.
The DVOMB Core Competencies states that in order for a person to complete Domestic Violence Treatment they MUST develop a strong sense of Accountability. They MUST have an understanding of Accountability. And they MUST take Accountability for their own actions leading up to and related to their DV Offenses as. As well as Developing a commitment to having Accountability moving forward.
"G. Offender Accountability
1. Accepts responsibility for one’s abusive behaviors,
2. Accepts the consequences of those abusive behaviors,
3. Actively works to repair the harm, and prevent future abusive behavior;
4. Taking corrective actions to foster safety and health for the victim
A. Recognizes and eliminates all minimizations of abusive behavior and without prompts identifies one’s own abusive behaviors
B. Demonstrates full ownership for his/her actions and accepts the consequences of these actions: The offender demonstrates an understanding of patterns for past abusive actions and acknowledges the need to plan for future self-management and further agrees to create the structure that makes accountability possible
C. The offender accepts that their partner or former partner and their children may continue to challenge them regarding past or current behaviors. Should they behave abusively in the future, they consider it their responsibility to report those behaviors honestly to their friends and relatives, to their probation officer, and to others who will hold them accountable"
"What is personal accountability?
There are numerous definitions for the concept of personal accountability, but in the most general terms, displaying it means you are someone who consciously takes ownership of your life and responsibility for your decisions and actions. Personal accountability is sometimes thought to be comprised of five habits:
There are also personal benefits to developing more personal accountability, including:
"It’s worth spending one second here on personal accountability vs. personal responsibility, as those two terms often also get conflated. Here’s the essential difference:
Most people have been responsible for the welfare of either themselves or another being at some point in their early lives. Young children are often responsible for pets or siblings.
“To guide you on this journey, I present ten essential steps
that you can follow to cultivate a culture where accountability thrives and
success reigns supreme.
1. Cultivate Trust
-- Trust is the cornerstone of effective leadership and a culture of
accountability. Ensure your team members trust you and each other so they feel
safe holding each other accountable. It's essential to convey that being held
accountable is not a personal attack, as team members understand it's always
about the success of the team as a whole. We've covered trust and psychological
safety in newsletter 3 and newsletter 4.
2. Communicate the
Accountability Concept and Benefits -- Transparency is key. Clearly convey the
concept and benefits of a culture of accountability. Encourage team members to
take ownership of their work and emphasize how it contributes to the
organization's goals. As Patricia Susan Summitt, former American women's
college basketball coach once said: “Accountability equals ownership. And a
sense of ownership is the most powerful weapon a team or organisation can
have.” We have covered this topic in the last 'Leadership Shots' newsletter.
3. Establish
Measurable KPIs -- Ensure that the team's and individual team members'
deliverables are measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) aligned with
organisational objectives. Tangible metrics make accountability more concrete
and achievable.
4. Promote Open
Communication -- Create an open and inclusive environment where team members
feel comfortable sharing progress, challenges, and concerns. Open communication
channels help identify issues early and facilitate collaborative
problem-solving. Leadership expert and host of the 'Leaders of Transformation
podcast', Nicole Jansen , and I will publish an Inc. Magazine article about
this topic shortly. Please check the bell on my profile if you want to be
notified accordingly.
5. Provide
Regular, Empathetic Feedback -- Acknowledge accomplishments and address areas
for improvement immediately and regularly. Reinforce the importance of
accountability in personal and professional growth. When providing feedback,
approach it with empathy and constructive guidance.
6. Address
Accountability Failures Promptly -- When accountability lapses occur, address
them promptly and constructively. Use these instances as opportunities for
learning and improvement rather than punitive measures. Encourage individuals
to reflect on what went wrong and how to prevent it in the future. Recognise
and Celebrate Success:
7. Celebrate
achievements and milestones as a team -- Recognising successes as a team
reinforces the value of accountability and encourages continued efforts. It
fosters a sense of pride and unity within the team.
8. Promote a
Learning Mindset -- Emphasise that accountability is not about assigning blame
but about continuous learning and growth. Encourage individuals to reflect on
their actions, learn from mistakes, and adapt to changing circumstances.
Mistakes should be seen as opportunities for improvement, not as failures.
9. Lead by Example
-- Set the tone by being accountable for your own actions and decisions.
Demonstrate integrity, take responsibility for your mistakes, and actively seek
solutions. When your team members see you practicing accountability, they are
more likely to follow suit and embrace this mindset. As my friend and host of
the Developing The Leader Within Podcast , Enrique A. nice phrased this:
"As long as leaders don't deal with their own
relationship with accountability, they will misuse their leadership position to
hold others accountable for things they can’t face."
10. Champion Cultural Change -- Creating a culture of
accountability may require a cultural shift within your organisation. If so,
champion this change, communicate its importance, and provide ongoing support.
Be the driving force behind the transformation and lead by example.”
(Think of it this way: "Humans shed about 600,000 skin cells per day and up to 1.5 pounds of skin cells per year. Research from the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology found that shedding skin contributes to 69 to 88 percent of dust in our homes–now, that's gross.Apr 29, 2016" Texas A&M University, Immunology.)
Accountability means we got to Role with the Changes.
So, think about: How Can We Apply the above knowledge toward Preventing DV In the Future???
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(Source: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/10-steps-build-culture-accountability-patrick-flesner-mw71e). (Flesner).
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