An Accountability Secret Proven to Produce RESULTS
| 13 | Jul |
| 2010 |
Today, I have a terrific accountability practice to share: The Daily
Huddle. The Daily Huddle is a 20-minute call first thing in the a.m., during
which each team member or participant has two minutes to list their biggest
accomplishment from the previous day, what they wanted to accomplish that day,
and what they needed from the team leader or someone else on the call. There are
other versions of the Daily Huddle out there, of course, with different names,
but this particular coinage was developed by RMA Participant Peter Osborne,
founder of the Consultant Launch Pad, to help manage a team of account
executives earlier on in his career. The secret to making it effective: “Keep it
short. Keep it focused. And try to have it at the same time every day – first
thing in the AM,” says Peter. Why it worked so well: • Peter could easily
track and follow up on his team’s goals • Other people on the call often had
advice, having dealt with similar problems • Having to outline goals in front
of others led to more tangible plans that had a real impact on the team's
results. You don’t need to be a manager to institute a Daily Huddle –
you can start one today with colleagues or Lifelines. If you’re not
harnessing the power of group accountability, you’re putting yourself at a
disadvantage. Sharing your goals with others has been proven to dramatically
increase the likelihood you’ll achieve them. Peter’s results probably tell the
best story: Among other big wins, he told us, "We surpassed our goals for
launching our Affinity Checking product by 200% (endorsements and accounts). All
because we spent a little bit of time every day focusing on initiatives that
would move the needle.” For his submission in the RMA contest, Peter won a $100
gift card to one of my favorite organizations, Donorschoose.org, where you can choose a specific school
project to support with a donation small or large. What’s your best
accountability tip?
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