{"id":33493,"date":"2015-06-11T11:45:12","date_gmt":"2015-06-11T19:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=33493"},"modified":"2015-06-11T11:45:12","modified_gmt":"2015-06-11T19:45:12","slug":"how-to-set-up-an-accountability-group-and-get-serious-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-an-accountability-group-and-get-serious-results\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up an Accountability Group and Get Serious Results"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p class=\"p1\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">You\u2019re working on a big project. It\u2019s taking weeks. Even months. And you\u2019re going it alone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">At first, you were excited. Jazzed. You poured energy and commitment into it along with your heart and soul.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">But admit it. After a while, you lost focus. You had a week or two when you didn\u2019t take action, and it fell to the back of the queue. You didn\u2019t just feel alone with the project, you felt lonely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Now you\u2019re behind. Really behind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">And you have no idea how you\u2019re going to catch up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Use Peer Pressure to Your Advantage<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">But there is a way to maintain your commitment. To keep your energy and enthusiasm high, and feel like you\u2019re no longer alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">We\u2019re taught to think of succumbing to peer pressure as a flaw, but our <a href=\"http:\/\/ftp.iza.org\/dp7523.pdf\"><span class=\"s2\">dislike of letting others down<\/span><\/a> can actually be a powerful motivator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">An accountability group\u2014in which a small bunch of people share their goals, report back on their progress and hold each other accountable\u2014is a fantastic way of getting things done.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A great example of this is the annual \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/nanowrimo.org\"><span class=\"s2\">NaNoWriMo<\/span><\/a>\u201d (National Novel Writing Month) event, during which participants commit to writing 50,000 words in a single month. Accountability is built in: daily word count updates, regional writing groups, forums and buddies are all designed as ways to check in and report back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">But this tactic doesn\u2019t just work for writing novels; it can be applied to any sort of goal from losing weight to running a business. You can create your own accountability group to create the check-ins and support that will enable your version of success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">And you can set the group up right from the start to make it as effective as possible, ensuring that everyone achieves their goals without friction, hassle or extra work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">To get serious results, you need to keep just a few things in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>1. Don\u2019t (Just)\u00a0Invite People You Like<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It can be tempting to invite only your closest friends, or those you get along best with at work. But sometimes friends have a hard time offering constructive criticism, and a little distance and objectivity from group members can be helpful\u2014when encouraging each other to focus more, for instance, or calling each other out on a lack of progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Accountability groups may not suit everyone\u2014they work best for people who are driven to meet external obligations (try Gretchen Rubin\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gretchenrubin.com\/happiness_project\/2015\/01\/ta-da-the-launch-of-my-quiz-on-the-four-tendencies-learn-about-yourself\/\"><span class=\"s2\">\u2018Four Tendencies\u2019 framework<\/span><\/a> to see how you and your potential group members respond to expectations). So keep this in mind when extending invitations to join your group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">And don\u2019t just invite friends\u2014go out to your wider network. Use social media and any interest groups you belong to, and set clear expectations (see #2 below) so that invitees\u00a0can screen themselves in or out. You\u2019re only looking for 6-8 people, so choose wisely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>2. Ensure Everyone Knows What to Expect (and What\u2019s Expected)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">When you invite people to join your accountability group, describe its purpose clearly so everyone understands the \u201cpsychological contract\u201d of the group. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Keep its focus front and center, and be sure you are inviting in people who will actively participate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Also be clear about what the group isn\u2019t. For example, mastermind groups are commonly confused with accountability groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/chicceo\/2013\/10\/21\/7-reasons-to-join-a-mastermind-group\/\"><span class=\"s2\">mastermind<\/span><\/a> (an idea based on Napoleon Hill\u2019s 1937 book <i>Think and Grow Rich<\/i>), the group meets regularly to share and work on challenges using the power of the group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In an accountability group, the focus is more individually action-oriented. Members may suggest ideas or solutions to issues, but the main purpose of the group is to encourage action by holding each other accountable to their set goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A written description or group contract can be helpful. For example: \u201cThe group\u2019s goal is to encourage regular action from each member. Everyone will post weekly goals, and report back at the end of the week on what they did and didn\u2019t achieve.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>3. Take Charge and Keep Everyone on Board<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Although the collective energy is what makes this method work, someone does need to run the group. Someone must:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">\u2022 structure it<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">\u2022 ask the group for updates<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">\u2022 give a gentle nudge if a member hasn\u2019t checked in for a week or two<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">\u2022 ask members diplomatically if they really want to be there if they\u2019ve stopped checking in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This requires drive, commitment and probably a small dose of bossiness-balanced-with-tact. It isn\u2019t for everyone . . . but there are advantages. For me, running my own group has meant\u00a0that I&#8217;m not only committed to my goals as a member, but I also know I\u2019d be letting people down if I didn\u2019t put up the posts to let\u00a0everyone share their updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you want\u00a0to contribute rather than run\u00a0the group, find someone else to do this for you to ensure that consistency is maintained.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>4. Avoid Letting Style Outweigh Accessibility<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Don\u2019t overcomplicate things.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">While setting up a recent group, I got lost down a rabbit hole of possibilities and I held everyone up by a week or so while I did research on the growing number of \u201caccountability apps\u201d out there (e.g., <a href=\"http:\/\/www.make.me\"><span class=\"s2\">make.me<\/span><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/idonethis.com\"><span class=\"s2\">Idonethis<\/span><\/a>). These apps can be powerful, game-ifying your experience or helping you to structure it, but they can also add another layer of complexity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Know your audience. In my group, for instance, not everyone uses their mobile devices religiously but everyone has a Facebook account. I resisted at first, wanting to use an environment specifically designed for accountability, but in the end I realized that clarity, accessibility and ease of use were more important than style and fun features. So I set up a private Facebook group, and this has proven extremely effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>5. Keep Your Setup Simple\u2026<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u2026and stay simple.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In my current group, I put up a thread on Mondays saying something like \u201cAccountability Goals Week Commencing &lt;date&gt;: Post your goals here.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I state the date so that people know which thread is the right one for the week, and I use a photo to make it pop out of their newsfeeds. (I also use bad jokes like posting a picture of a mountain and asking \u201cwhat mountains are you going to climb this week,\u201d but that may just be me&#8230;)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">On Sunday I post another photo with this: \u201cGoals update week commending &lt;date&gt;: How did you do this week? Share with the group here.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This sharing makes up 80{54c12dad2cc2b53ae830e39915b1a3e70288dbcbbeb8bbf8395437c5dc3c512c} of the activity in the group. We try to keep it clean and distraction-free (no cat posts here!) so that our purpose\u2014achieving our goals\u2014is always at the heart of the group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">We\u2019ve had the occasional thread on \u201clearnings,\u201d about what kind of goals have and haven\u2019t worked for us in terms of the group and goal-setting, and sometimes the odd question or support thread. This is an opportunity to connect with others and know you have a supportive community around you while not heading off into the weeds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>6. Keep Goals Smart and Stupid<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Help the group shape personal goals that are \u201cSMART\u201d:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s3\"><b>S<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\"><b>pecific<\/b> &#8211; Rather than \u201cwork on my course,\u201d say \u201cwork on module 2 of my writing course.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s3\"><b>M<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\"><b>easurable<\/b> \u2013 Can you tell when you have achieved the goal? For example \u201ccomplete module 2.1 and 2.2 of my online writing course.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s3\"><b>A<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\"><b>ttainable<\/b> &#8211; The goal should be achievable (even if it\u2019s a stretch).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s3\"><b>R<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\"><b>elevant<\/b> \u2013 Each small goal should relate to whatever your bigger goals are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s3\"><b>T<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\"><b>ime-bound<\/b> \u2013 Be clear when you will complete each goal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">But also keep each goal \u201cstupid\u201d\u2014as in, \u201cKeep it Simple, Stupid.\u201d Overly complex goals can drain your energy while you work out what it was you were supposed to be doing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A \u201cstupid\u201d goal, with too many different aspects which also aren\u2019t specified clearly, might be: \u201ccomplete and do well in this week\u2019s course module, get home admin tasks done, and do rest of my day job work. Get better at presentation skills and do non-fiction reading.\u201d A SMART goal would be \u201cBy Friday, complete modules 2.1. and 2.2, submit homework and get feedback from my professor on my performance.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>7. Agree on Consequences (but Tolerate Failure)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The group\u2019s energy is crucial, so if you have people who have stopped checking in, ask them if they\u2019re still interested in being there. Try setting up the consequences of non-participation up front. For example, my group has a \u201crule\u201d (pinned to the top of our Facebook page) that \u201cif you don&#8217;t post anything for two weeks (unless you&#8217;ve told us all you&#8217;re away), then you\u2019ll be gently released from the group.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">But be flexible. Everyone will have bad weeks where they don\u2019t achieve their goals, or busy weeks where they fail to check in. A small nudge may be enough to help them refocus. If not, give them some private feedback to ask if they really want to be there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Get Serious Results (and Keep Your Sense of Humor)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Run well, an accountability group can be fantastic for making progress over time on your goals. It will force you to look strategically at the week ahead and establish clear priorities that you can check back in on if you start to procrastinate or become overwhelmed about what to do next.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">And after a bad week, you\u2019ll have a community of people who will support you, and will remind you to wipe the slate clean. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">That way you can start each week fresh, with a smile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A great accountability group will help you keep on top of your projects, not only letting you catch up but get ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Choose your group wisely and set it up well, and you will be ready to achieve some serious results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Bio:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Ellen Bard\u2019s mission is to help you shine more brightly in business and life. She has a fancy degree, works with those who want to be productive but still kind to themselves, and loves all things that sparkle. 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