Tech Workplace Dictionary

Understand the terminology, acronyms, jargon, and phrases used by modern tech teams

Ownership

Responsibility for driving an outcome including decisions follow-through and communication.

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Plain English

Act like the result is yours to move forward.

In context

Ownership means noticing gaps coordinating help and closing loops within a clearly defined area.

Example

Platform owns the deployment experience.

When you'll hear this

  • planning
  • execution
  • team design

Common misunderstanding

Ownership does not mean doing everything alone or controlling every decision.

Also known as

owner

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