accountable

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Accountable' means being responsible for your actions and ready to explain or justify them when asked. It's like being on a soccer team and needing to explain your strategy for the last play.

Examples in Different Contexts

In technology management, being 'accountable' means ensuring system reliability and data integrity. A CTO might declare, 'I hold myself accountable for the security breach and will rectify the issues.'

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

We've missed some of our recent project milestones. We need to better manage project execution and outcomes.

Response:

Certainly, it's crucial for us to be accountable for where we're falling short and take actions to reach our milestones.

Creative

Scenario:

There's been a noticeable decline in the quality of our recent designs. We need to ensure everyone understands the design specs clearly.

Response:

Yes, clear communication is key. It's important for all designers to be accountable for their work and meet the design specs.