What is Accountability?
What does accountability mean?
Taking responsibility for your actions.
You make a mistake and tell the truth.
Good choice
You make a mistake and blame your friend.
"It was my mistake. I'm sorry for blaming you."
You spill something, what should you do?
Clean it up or tell someone
Is being honest part of accountability?
Yes
You break something and blame someone else.
Bad choice
You forget to bring something you promised to bring.
"I forgot to bring it. I'm sorry. I will remember next time."
You're asked to do a task/activity but don't know how to do it. What should you do?
Ask for help
What should you do when you make a mistake?
Admit it and try to fix it.
You forgot the directions for a work task and ask for help.
Good choice
You break a rule at work or in the community.
"I didn't follow the rule. I will make a better choice next time."
You were asked to do something but forgot. What should you do?
Admit it and do it.