3:00-4:00 p.m

20-H. Flip the Script on Accountability

Most organizational leaders unknowingly sabotage their teams by treating accountability as punishment. This fear-based approach to managing teams carries hidden costs, including stifled innovation, talent exodus, and decision-making paralysis. This session will introduce you to a growth-oriented alternative called "Supportive Accountability," which encourages team members to make voluntary commitments to an organization based on intrinsic satisfaction, curiosity, or enjoyment—rather than fear of punishment. Presenters will examine why traditional accountability approaches fail and explore the science behind what truly drives responsibility. You'll return home with a 10-step guide to implementing a supportive accountability system that builds trust, accelerates growth, and creates thriving teams.

• Kevin Davis, Executive Coach, Phoenix Performance Partners — Brighton, MI, USA
• Thomas Willis, Partner & Co-Founder, Phoenix Performance Partners — Brighton, MI, USA
• Stephen Fetyko, President & CEO, Brio Living Services — Chelsea, MI, US