The Role of Accountability in Strategic Success

Who’s actually accountable in your strategic plan? If your answer includes more than one name… that might be the root of your execution problems. In this episode of The Strategy Gap, hosts Jonathan Morgan (SVP of Operations at AchieveIt) and Joe Krause (SVP of Strategy Consulting) tackle one of the most misunderstood pillars of execution: accountability.

From the danger of group-think to the power of visibility and recognition, they dig into what really moves teams from idea to impact. With relatable stories (hello, MBA group projects) and practical advice, this episode is packed with insights for anyone tired of watching plans stall due to unclear ownership and disengaged teams.

Why you’ll want to listen:

• Learn the “fire drill test” to identify true ownership in your plans
• Understand how public progress tracking can boost engagement across the org
• Discover low-cost ways to create accountability through recognition
• Hear how leaders can tailor accountability structures to different employee types

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