Accountability Group

Here's the problem with not having a boss: lack of accountability. And why is accountability important? A great summary of the benefits of accountability is found in this quote by Thomas S. Monson:

"When performance is measured, performance improves. When performance is measured and reported, the rate of improvement accelerates." (June 2004, Worldwide Leadership Training Broadcast)

I've been looking for a solution to this problem (lack of formal accountability) for a couple years now. And this morning I came up with a decent solution. It's nothing new, but it's pure genius. It's a concept called "group accountability". The basic idea is to create a group that meets on a regular basis in which the individuals report their successes, failures, and plans to the group.

This follows the model of corporate america, where the CEO - the one guy who doesn't really have a boss - typically reports to the board of directors. Group accountability!

So I want to create a web app to facilitate this concept. Like right now.

Some rules I like are listed below:

• Reporting occurs every week
• Reporting is 100% honest - dishonesty here is self-defeating
• Reported information is strictly confidential
• Feedback is highly encouraged from the group
• Feedback should be positive and encouraging, while also being honest and unapologetic

Here are a few sites that talk about the benefits of accountability groups and suggested rules:

• http://freelancefolder.com/5-reasons-every-freelancer-needs-an-accountability-group/
• http://www.aartipaarti.com/2010/09/01/the-accountability-group/
• http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1335457/starting_an_accountability_group_pg2.html?cat=51
• http://thefreshxpress.com/2011/02/solutions-for-black-america-accountability-groups/