Who Owns the Monkey?
Introduction
Who Owns the Monkey is about accountability and empowerment. By the end of this module, you will have a framework for holding accountability conversations with your employees, and you will have your own set of ideas for how to use structure and processes as foundations for your nonprofit’s accountability culture.
Taking Over - Exercise
Supporting - Exercise
Structure and Process- Video
Structure, Process, Behavior -Exercise
Bonus Materials
Full text of Who Owns the Monkey chapter from Applied Wisdom for the Nonprofit Sector book (PDF)
Full audio recording of Who Owns the Monkey chapter from Applied Wisdom for the Nonprofit Sector book (MP3)
Conversation starters: Who Owns the Monkey
Reflection Worksheet and Development Plan.pdf
Course Modules
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Respecting and trusting your people is the foundation of all good management.
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Always listen for and even seek out signs of trouble. Bad news is good news if you do something about it.
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Develop “court sense” to see everything that’s happening around you, and to rapidly adjust to changes.
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Commit to doing “the whole job.” Investing in organizational capacity contributes to excellence and impact.
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Planning is essential but success comes from the implementation of your ideas. “Book It and Ship It.” Make a decision and manage the consequences.
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To create a culture of accountability, reinforce individual ownership of problems. Always ask, “Who owns the monkey?”