“Trying to hold someone else accountable is like trying to eat their lunch for them.” Tom Cuthbert
Defining Accountability in Delegation: Right-Handed Pen Raise
Quote:"Accountability breeds response-ability." – Stephen Covey
Right-Handed Pen Raise Outline:
Take a pen in your right hand.
Clench the pen so it’s aligned with your knuckles, tip over your thumb.
Hold the pen up, pointing toward your ear, arm extended sideways, elbow at 90 degrees.
Raise your right hand straight up until fully extended.
Bring it back down until elbow is at 90 degrees.
Recap and Connection: The pen raise ensures clarity through precise steps and confirmation, like delegation requires clear instructions, assigned ownership, and verified understanding. Links to task management: Assign responsibilities to employees, confirm they know, and trust them to act.