Welcome to the Interpersonal Change Resources

The Power of Listening

Building Trust / Psychological Safety

Conversational Intelligence

Check Ins

Navigating Conflict

The Whys Mutual Accountability

Shared Commitment

Move-Oppose-Follow-Bystand by David Kantor

Co-Creation

The Whys Mutual Accountability

Mutual accountability is a concept in which team members hold each other accountable for their actions and results. This approach fosters a culture of trust and interdependence, and is a key aspect of Patrick Lencioni's work on organizational health and effective teamwork. Lencioni believes that mutual accountability is a critical component of effective teams and organizations, and can lead to improved performance, increased engagement, and a greater sense of fulfillment among team members.

A lack of mutual accountability is one of the hallmarks of an ineffective team, because it signals that team members have not built a culture of trust and healthy diversity of opinions and are uninterested in the success of each others’ initiatives. In teams where mutual accountability has not been cultivated, team members tend to operate on their own or in sub-groupings that may or may not facilitate the overall impact of the team’s activities.