Accountable Leadership for Managers: Building a Culture of Ownership

Intended Organizations
Skill LevelGeneral Workforce
Virtual | Live Trainer4 hours/day, 1 Day
In-Person | Onsite6 hours/day, 1 Day
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Course Overview

Managers who understand and embrace leadership accountabilities are key to a company’s success. This powerful program lays the foundation for a new mindset of managerial responsibilities and behaviors. You will learn proven techniques for decision-making, managing change, empowerment, delegation, motivation, coaching, and feedback. Through accountable leadership, you will influence others to accomplish your goals as if the goals were their own.

Learning Objectives

  • Accept personal accountability and influence others
  • Communicate high expectations
  • Lead by example
  • Make decisions with confidence, without hesitation
  • Apply higher levels of thought
  • Create a formula for following up – at all levels
  • Anticipate the impacts of actions and non-actions
  • Avoid common barriers in multicultural business
  • Successfully evaluate business practices
  • Embrace change as a tool for success

Who It's For

  • Managers seeking to strengthen personal accountability and take ownership of business outcomes.
  • Supervisors aiming to improve delegation, decision-making, and employee performance.
  • Team leaders looking to communicate expectations clearly and build trust within their teams.
  • Business professionals responsible for influencing others, managing change, and driving organizational success.
  • Emerging and experienced leaders who want to develop a culture of responsibility, follow-through, and continuous improvement.

Course Agenda

Four modules · 18 topics
1Elements of LeadershipTopics 1–4
  1. The Role of Power
  2. Managing vs. Leading
  3. Self Regulation
  4. Cognitive Thinking Skills
2Fundamental LeadershipTopics 5–9
  1. Communication Model
  2. Assigning Proper Job Responsibilities
  3. Delegating
  4. Over-commitment
  5. Under-promise, Over-deliver
3Influencing OthersTopics 10–14
  1. Types of Influence
  2. Methods of Influence
  3. Common Mistakes
  4. Persuasion Tactics
  5. World Wide Accountability
4Lasting PerformanceTopics 15–18
  1. Communicating High Expectations
  2. Building Trust
  3. Actions, Promises, Follow-Up Obligations
  4. Long-Term Performance

About our Trainers
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Our Mission

Our facilitators are committed to delivering the latest industry trends, job-specific best practices, and the essential soft and hard skills needed in today’s workforce. PTR offers small and large organizations the choice between onsite and virtual training. Collaborate with our specialists to address challenges, bridge skill gaps, and tailor the learning experience to meet your company’s goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Accountable Leadership for Managers course about?

This course helps managers develop an accountable leadership mindset by strengthening decision-making, communication, delegation, employee empowerment, and follow-up practices to improve individual and organizational performance.

What will I learn in this course?

You will learn how to accept personal accountability, communicate high expectations, lead by example, make confident decisions, delegate responsibilities, influence others, and establish effective follow-up practices.

How does accountable leadership improve team performance?

Accountable leadership establishes clear expectations, encourages ownership, strengthens trust, and ensures commitments are followed through. These practices help teams work more efficiently and remain focused on shared goals.

Does the course cover delegation and employee empowerment?

Yes. The course explores assigning appropriate responsibilities, effective delegation, managing commitments, and influencing others to encourage employees to take ownership of their work.

Does the course address accountability in multicultural business environments?

Yes. The course addresses common barriers in multicultural business settings and explores worldwide accountability, helping managers consider different perspectives and promote clear responsibilities across diverse teams.

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