Meridian Coaching & Consulting Blog

Here are three proven techniques for creating buy-in and accountability when making project assignments.

1. Discuss the schedule for milestones, status meetings, and task completion dates:  Mutually establish a schedule, create performance milestones and share information about other projects or activities which may affect timelines.
2. Identify coordination & collaboration requirements.  Be explicit in the level of coordination that is expected.  Work performed in highly matrixed organizations or highly technical processes often requires more thoughtful coordination requirements to provide access to valuable information.  Ask you employee(s) about their plans to coordinate and collaborate with others – this gives them experience in anticipating needs (otherwise known as strategic thinking).
3. Pre-determine decision making criteria and guidelines.  The criteria for making decisions should be shared and mutually defined.  What is the “best” approach”?  Clearly establish their level of autonomy for making decisions and implementing solutions.