REPLY Policy paradox and SD (SD6696)

[SDMAIL Bill Braun]

Posted by  Bill Braun <bbraun at hlthsys.com>

Some thoughts without reading the paper Richard recommends (and which 
has captured my interest):

I wonder if our concept of accountability would benefit from a mental 
model change? Accountability is commonly taken to be something expected 
by others (by virtue of being imposed or implied). What about 
accountability that is chosen for oneself?

Consensus then is less a question of "am I willing to buy this over my 
reservations or objections?" and more a question of "do I see this as 
the work of my heart, and do I wish to engage?" If not, I can refuse, 
and seek out my chosen accountability elsewhere.

Chosen accountability puts group problem solving and modeling is a 
different light.

It might start with an invitation: "I invite you to help solve this 
problem." Let people know much will be expected of them, and that they 
will be asked to set aside their self interest in service to the larger 
whole. Everything of value carries a price and must be paid.

Those who show up will be ready to work. They might talk about others 
who ought to be there to help, and ask, what invitation would bring 
them into the group?

Bill Braun
Posted by  Bill Braun <bbraun at hlthsys.com>
posting date  Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:04:44 -0500