Phil Gilbert (Agribusiness)

I have several ways that I use to demonstrate personal accountability by asking those employees that report to me to give feedback on anything that they feel I am not providing to them. In each evaluation, I like to leave time for them to give me an “evaluation” if they are willing to help promote this strategy. Not all are comfortable with providing this feedback, but when they do, I want to listen and think about how I can change or adapt to improve.

Another very simple strategy that I use is Outlook Calendar. By dragging and dropping emails that need follow-up to my calendar, I can make sure that I stay on task throughout the day, week, etc.

Lastly, each Monday morning, I like to write down my “Top 5 List”. This is a list of 5 priorities that I know I need to focus on for the week and I can check them off as they are completed. This also goes on my white board in my office.