Is a team accountability application doomed to fail because people hate making binding commitments?
Alex Todd
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My startup, ReliablyME, has developed an accountability platform that allows people to make binding promises to each other in order to build a strong commitment portfolio that showcases their reliability and authentic commitment to their purpose and gain equitable access to opportunities.
Some people I have spoken with feel it is doomed to fail because they inherently hate making binding commitments and being accountable for the promises they make.
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Janine N@janine_nitz
Liffery
This is a great question: I find the ReliablyME concept super interesting!
I'm not sure though I fully understand :)
What I understand is, that people enter a joined commitment. But what is the ultimate purpose of this?
"Only" to fulfil the commitment?
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Liffery
@alex_todd Ah ok I think I understand it now. It's a platform that holds you accountable. So it could be used to tackle issues of procrastination in individuals for instance.
As I said, very interesting!
ReliablyME
@janine_nitz, the main advantage of making a commitment is the chance to enhance one's Commitment Portfolio, which highlights their dependability through acquired completion badges, scores, and loyalty points. Moreover, participating in commitments that involve receiving feedback from evaluators can assist individuals in overcoming self-imposed obstacles, such as realizing resolutions, sustaining mental health, adhering to medication schedules, and more, all with the backing of an accountability coach or partner (e.g., doctor, pharmacist, team leader, teacher).
The relying party (the person to whom the promise is made and who approves completion badge requests) also benefits by gaining increased assurance in the punctual fulfillment of tasks or activities. This is achieved through a program that rewards those with robust Commitment Portfolios and monitors team progress using a comparative dashboard and in-depth reports.
Ultimately, the primary goal of ReliablyME is to cultivate accountability and commitment among individuals, leading to more equitable access to opportunities and fostering personal and professional growth. While some may view binding commitments as daunting, the platform seeks to address these apprehensions by promoting a supportive, collaborative environment that encourages progress and development.
ReliablyME
@janine_nitz, thank you!