Why Accountability Is The Most Important Part Of Culture

About This Episode

In this session, you’ll learn the difference between responsibility and accountability, how to embed and reinforce accountability throughout your organization, and the role of leaders in modeling ultimate accountability. Discover actionable strategies to improve management practices, foster ownership, and create a workplace culture that thrives on accountability.

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Why Accountability Is The Most Important Part Of Culture

A lack of accountability can be the root cause of dysfunction in the workplace, leading to breakdowns in teamwork, poor performance, and ultimately, a negative customer experience. As a leader, fostering accountability is essential—not just as a management tool, but as a core element of a thriving organizational culture. However, creating an environment where accountability truly sticks requires a deliberate approach and actionable strategies.

Key Topics Discussed
  • Understand the Difference Between Responsibility and Accountability
  • Embed and Reinforce Accountability
  • Harness the Power of Ultimate Accountability
  • Unlock the Key to Better Management

By cultivating accountability, you’ll not only improve internal dynamics but also enhance the overall customer experience, strengthening your organization’s reputation and success. Attend this session to take the first step toward building a high-performing, accountable team.

About Al Curnow

Al Curnow is a Senior Consultant with High Performing Culture (HPC). HPC helps organizations create, drive and maintain high performing cultures, with a proven system that’s straightforward, practical, and easy to use. He works with CEO’s of many diverse industries. Al is a skilled presenter and has spoken to numerous groups including General Motors, PACE, Chambers of Commerce, VISTAGE International and Athletic Interscholastic and Coaches groups. Prior to his consulting career, Al was a senior leader for more than 20 years in the employee benefits industry. Al received his Bachelor of Arts from The University of Rhode Island and completed graduate work in Business Administration at The University of Missouri in Kansas City. Al is married with two children and resides in East Greenwich, RI.

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Gene Marks

CPA, National Business Columnist, Author & Speaker

Gene Marks is a past columnist for both The New York Times and The Washington Post. Gene now writes regularly for The Hill, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Washington Times, and The Guardian. Gene is a best-selling author and has written 5 books on business management. Gene appears on Fox Business, MSNBC, as well as CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor and SiriusXM’s Wharton Business Channel where he talks about the financial, economic and technology issues that affect business leaders today. Gene helps business owners, executives and managers understand the political, economic and technological trends that will affect their companies and provides actionable insights.

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