The Accountability Bootcamp for Managers is a practical, skills-based course designed for new managers who need to build trust, drive performance, and create teams where accountability is the norm, not the exception. In today’s fast-paced workplace, managers who avoid accountability conversations risk missed deadlines, disengaged employees, and declining results. Success depends on your ability to set clear expectations, follow through consistently, and foster a culture where everyone takes ownership of outcomes.

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- Expectation Management
- Delegation Skills
- Performance Management
- Team Management
- Communication
- Team Building
- Accountability
- Follow Through
- Team Leadership
- Constructive Feedback
- Goal Setting
- Conflict Management
- Management Training And Development
- Case Studies
- Productivity
- Employee Performance Management
- Leadership Studies
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December 2025
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There are 3 modules in this course
This lesson introduces new managers to the core concept of accountability in the workplace. Learners will explore how accountability fosters trust, clarity, and performance, while contrasting it with blame-driven environments that create fear This introductory lesson introduces learners to core management competencies that form the foundation of effective team leadership. Students will explore essential skills including communication, delegation, and conflict resolution, while examining real-world applications through case studies from Google's Project Oxygen and Microsoft's leadership transformation.mindset rather than just a management tool.
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3 videos2 readings1 assignment
In this lesson, new managers learn how to set and communicate expectations that remove ambiguity and empower team members to own their responsibilities. By exploring practical frameworks and common pitfalls, learners will develop the skills to create clarity and alignment that drives accountability.
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2 videos1 reading1 assignment
In this final lesson, learners move from understanding to application. They begin with a practical framework for feedback, then explore how to apply it through examples and role-plays. By the end, learners will be able to confidently deliver feedback, follow through on commitments, and approach difficult conversations as opportunities for accountability and growth.
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2 videos1 reading3 assignments
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