what key questions should you consider when deciding who should be accountable for a task? select all that apply.
When deciding who should be accountable for a task, you want to check that the person is the right fit, has the right authority, and clearly understands what “success” looks like.
Here are the key questions you should consider (these are the ones you would “select all that apply” on a quiz-style question).
- Who is best positioned to influence the outcome of this task?
- Does this person’s role naturally connect to the result we want?
- Can their day‑to‑day work directly move the needle on this task?
- Does this person have the authority and resources to complete the task?
- Can they make the necessary decisions without constant escalation?
- Do they have access to time, tools, budget, and people needed to deliver?
- Do they clearly understand the desired outcome and success criteria?
- Do they know what “done” looks like, by when, and how it will be measured?
- Are expectations and boundaries clearly defined (scope, quality, deadlines)?
- Is this person capable and skilled enough to complete the task?
- Do they have the necessary skills or experience, or a realistic path to get them?
- Is the task aligned with their current competency level?
- Is the task aligned with their role and existing responsibilities?
- Does this task logically sit within their job description or team mandate?
- Will assigning this to them create confusion about who owns what, or does it clarify ownership?
- Will they be able to prioritize this task appropriately among other commitments?
- Do they have capacity, or will this overload them and risk failure?
- Can they balance this with other deadlines without creating bottlenecks?
- Are feedback, support, and follow‑up mechanisms in place?
- Will this person receive regular check‑ins, coaching, or feedback if needed?
- Is there a clear way for them to raise risks or obstacles early?
If you see a multiple‑choice item set, the “correct” options are typically the ones that ask whether the person:
- Can directly influence the outcome.
- Has the authority and resources.
- Understands the goal and success criteria.
- Has the skills and capacity.
- Fits the task within their role and responsibilities.
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