An Accountability Chart is a revamped version of the traditional Organizational Chart.

The old model of an Org Chart is typically a visual diagram that outlines:

• All roles and titles in a company
• Which departments do they operate in?
• The hierarchy of who reports to who

This may have worked for traditional corporate organizations where people were hired to do a job.

But in a new world where companies hire and give people the autonomy to get results, this Org Chart alone is pretty useless. It doesn’t address the major issue most companies struggle with:

clarity around the core functions of the business and who is accountable for driving what.

Creating an Accountability Chart

Step 1: Set up your Accountability Chart

Open up a spreadsheet.