Require adherence to the concept of total responsibility.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Systems and people should be structured so that everyone takes ownership of the entire process.
- In plain terms
- Make sure everyone takes full responsibility for their work.
- What can you take from it?
- Enforce total responsibility across all levels of an organization.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you feel fully responsible for your outcomes?
- How do you build accountability in teams?
Another view
Total responsibility can feel like a burden if not supported.
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