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solutions, creates organizational consistency and stability, and leads to faster, more efficient
execution.
Transparency is about sharing all the information the receiver wants or needs, and not just the
information that the sender is willing to share. It is about putting all facts on the table, even
when some of them are uncomfortable. It is about being honest and open about what actions
are taken, by whom and on what grounds. It is about removing any barriers that hinder people
from accessing the information they could need to be better at their jobs. It is about making
people and their skills, knowledge and ideas visible and accessible to all their colleagues.
Here's how you can create a more transparent organization:
a.
First, make sure senior leadership is aligned.
b.
Close the perception gap between senior leadership and middle managers.
c.
Help people understand the true financial impact of decisions.
d.
Put mechanisms in place for communicating vital issues to frontline employees.
e.
Prepare managers to answer tough questions.
f.
When you have bad news, treat employees like adults.
g.
Keep people posted.
1.3.6
Accountability
Ethical organizations acknowledge and accept personal accountability for the ethical
quality of their decisions and omissions to themselves and their stakeholders. Accountability
works with foremost industries and other organizations to develop tools, strategies, and
standards for organizational accountability that drive sustainable performance.
Organizational accountability eliminates the tendency of excuses. When employees make
strong and exact commitments for their own work, entire organizations become aligned and
realize specific measurable outcomes.
Organizations face ever growing calls to be accountable to their stakeholders; including
customers, employees, local communities as well as investors.
Organizational accountability needs to motivate knowledge and influence decision-making in
ways that move responsible practices beyond compliance towards strategy, innovation, and