Women at Work: Accountability
In this Women Talk: Women at Work episode, Shelly Cammish breaks down how women can hold others accountable at work without being labeled difficult, intense, or “not a team player.” She explains that most accountability issues aren’t personality problems—they’re clarity problems—and offers a simple framework: define what needs to be done, who owns each piece, by when, what happens if it slips, and how status will be communicated. Shelly also addresses the double bind women face when following up firmly and shows how to stay clear and professional without over-explaining. The episode delivers five practical actions women can start today—making ownership visible, asking commitment questions, setting checkpoints, naming impact without emotion, and escalating as risk management—plus copy-and-paste scripts for Slack/Teams and email templates to confirm deadlines, secure updated ETAs, and escalate timelines like a leader. The takeaway: accountability isn’t aggression—it’s leadership, credibility, and protecting the work.
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