Accountability is taking or being assigned responsibility for something that you have done or something you are supposed to do. It is important because it eliminates the time and effort you spend on distracting activities and other unproductive behavior. A great example of accountability is when you are focused on achieving your goals and tasks. If you’re able to limit distractions and pressures, you’re successful in achieving your goals efficiently. 

For accountability to be effective it must be adaptable. Being adaptable means that a person can function in whatever environment he may be in and can handle whatever tasks he is given. However, adaptability doesn’t just come from within an individual. It must also come from the culture of an organization.

Because of these, it is so important for leaders to create a culture of adaptability ad accountability within their team and organization. This culture of adaptability would mean that team members have the mindset to embrace change ad continuous improvement.

Hence, if you want your team to be successful, you need to create a culture of adaptability. In order for accountability to be really effective. It should start with the leaders. They need to be the role model for accountability and adaptability and set the tone for the rest of the team.