Accountability Chart™
A visual map of your company’s structure that shows every function (seat) your business needs to run and who is accountable for each one. It differs from a traditional org chart because it’s built around functions, not people — you design the ideal structure first, then place people in it.
Think of it as your org chart’s smarter, more honest cousin. It shows who owns what — not just who reports to whom.
What it looks like in practice
A 40-person contractor draws five seats: Visionary, Integrator, Sales, Operations and Finance. Each seat lists five roles. The founder's name lands in two seats, which tells the team exactly which hire comes next.
The common mistake
Starting with the people you have and drawing boxes around them. Build the structure the company needs for the next 6 to 12 months first, then decide who sits where.