While we often discuss the actions and behaviours that are required to be a member of a team we often look at only one side of  the accountability issue. Not only should we be accountable to other team members, it is everyone’s responsibility to hold each other accountable for what they say they will do and what they actually do.  It is NOT just the responsibility of the leader do to this.

Responsibilities of Team Members:

• Be accountable for actions
• Participate appropriately and fairly
• Support and respect one another
• Remain open minded
• Give objective and specific feedback
• Share knowledge and experience
• Volunteer for tasks and assignments
• Learn and utilize the team skills developed
• Encourage open communication and listen actively
• Look for solutions not problems
• Track results and make improvements
• Become a collaborative leader by assuming and sharing leadership roles

What else would you add to this list?

This is the second to last in this series on the Basic Principles for High Performing Teams.  You can find previous posts here:

1. Team Building? You don’t even have a group!
2. Creating Healthy and Productive Teams
3. Who Needs a Team Charter? (Clarity of Purpose)
4. Team Commitment – Creating Trust and Confidence
5. Team Task Skills: Learning how to be the best at your game
6. Team Climate – Are you running hot or cold?
7. Team Process Skills – Tell me true

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