CHAPTER 5

Creating Ownership

One of the ultimate goals for a team is to have the ability to identify problem or challenge areas as they arise and to then self-correct. This is an extremely challenging undertaking, but doable. The previous four chapters lay the groundwork for the practice of self-correcting, which comes from adopting a learning mindset, fostering adaptive practices, and paying attention to the psychological safety of the team. When teams reach this state of self-correction, the degree of ownership can increase dramatically. In this chapter we wish to further explore the concept of ownership—what it is, how it differs from “buy-in,” and how it can be an incredible source of leverage for your teams.

Buy-in or Ownership?

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