{"id":121290,"date":"2023-02-13T21:06:05","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T21:06:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/?p=121290"},"modified":"2025-11-16T05:45:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T10:45:45","slug":"team-ownership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/productivity\/team-ownership\/","title":{"rendered":"4 ways to promote ownership while remaining a present leader"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"5grs2\" data-offset-key=\"3vbrs-0-0\">\n<p class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3vbrs-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"3vbrs-0-0\">It\u2019s fair to assume that most business leaders have either mentioned or heard the term <strong>employee ownership<\/strong> referenced in the context of work<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"3vbrs-1-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"3vbrs-2-0\">The idea is that employees who are owners of a given project or process <\/span><\/span><span class=\"passivevoice\"><span data-offset-key=\"3vbrs-3-0\">are held<\/span><\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"3vbrs-4-0\"> accountable for the quality and timeliness of an outcome, even when they\u2019re working with others<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"3vbrs-5-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"3vbrs-6-0\">These individuals <\/span><\/span><span class=\"passivevoice\"><span data-offset-key=\"3vbrs-7-0\">are expected<\/span><\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"3vbrs-8-0\"> to care about the work results in the same way they would care as an owner of an organization \u2013 acting as their own CEOs, in a sense<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"3vbrs-9-0\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"a95at-0-0\"><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"21qn1-0-0\">Managers that promote ownership build a culture in which team members <\/span><\/span><span class=\"passivevoice\"><span data-offset-key=\"21qn1-1-0\">are encouraged<\/span><\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"21qn1-2-0\"> to take initiative and address challenges head-on. This produces more strategic thinkers and better leaders<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"21qn1-3-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"21qn1-4-0\">When employees feel accountable for getting their work to the finish line and resolving any roadblocks that may arise, they seek out the right support on their team and become more confident and independent contributors<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"21qn1-5-0\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" data-offset-key=\"21qn1-0-0\">\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">A Work OS can help you promote ownership and autonomy. Get in touch with our team of experts to learn how.<\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"cta-button blue-button\" aria-label=\"Get in touch\" href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/lp\/get-in-touch\" target=\"_blank\">Get in touch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"5grs2\" data-offset-key=\"8cpd5-0-0\">\n<h2 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"8cpd5-0-0\"><strong>So, what\u2019s the catch? <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"8cpd5-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"8cpd5-1-0\">It can be hard to find the right balance between giving your team member ownership and making sure they still feel supported<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"8cpd5-2-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"8cpd5-3-0\">Often, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"complexword\"><span data-offset-key=\"8cpd5-4-0\">in an effort to<\/span><\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"8cpd5-5-0\"> provide employees with a sense of control and responsibility, managers remove themselves too much and become somewhat absent leaders<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"8cpd5-6-0\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"5grs2\" data-offset-key=\"1vapf-0-0\">\n<p class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"1vapf-0-0\"><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"1vapf-0-0\">An Interact and Harris survey of 1,000 working adults showed that <strong>eight of the top nine complaints about leaders concerned absent behavior<\/strong>, and that <strong>feeling ignored by one\u2019s boss can actually feel more alienating than <\/strong><\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"passivevoice\">being treated<\/span> <span class=\"adverb\">poorly<\/span><\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"1vapf-4-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"1vapf-5-0\">When team members get the sense that their managers are <\/span><\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"1vapf-6-0\">overly<\/span><\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"1vapf-7-0\"> removed from their work, it can trigger miscommunication due to a lack of direction and result in weaker performance<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1vapf-8-0\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"5grs2\" data-offset-key=\"ati2v-0-0\">\n<h2 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"ati2v-0-0\"><strong>How can you promote ownership while remaining a present leader?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-63182 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/team-tool.jpg\" alt=\"team task management\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/team-tool.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/team-tool-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/team-tool-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/team-tool-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/team-tool-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/team-tool-2048x1024.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"5grs2\" data-offset-key=\"ati2v-0-0\">\n<h3 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"ati2v-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"ati2v-0-0\">1. Create clear goals <\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"ati2v-0-0\"><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"ati2v-1-0\">Before you can <\/span><\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"ati2v-2-0\">effectively<\/span><\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"ati2v-3-0\"> hand off responsibility to your team members, it\u2019s important to <\/span><\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"ati2v-4-0\">clearly<\/span><\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"ati2v-5-0\"> establish how you\u2019re defining success<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"ati2v-6-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"ati2v-7-0\">Simply<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"ati2v-8-0\"> giving an employee an assignment without any real direction is not the way employee ownership <\/span><\/span><span class=\"passivevoice\"><span data-offset-key=\"ati2v-9-0\">is supposed<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"ati2v-10-0\"> to work<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"ati2v-11-0\">. In fact, it will likely leave you with team members who don\u2019t even know where to begin. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"ati2v-12-0\">That\u2019s why it\u2019s your responsibility as a manager to sit down with the employee to establish goals and expectations<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"ati2v-13-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"ati2v-14-0\">Only then, once you\u2019re on the same page about the vision and desired end results, can you give them the reins and let them determine how to get there<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"ati2v-15-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"ati2v-16-0\">For ultimate success, be sure to empower your employee to take initiative with a clear understanding of how you\u2019re measuring their progress and success<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"ati2v-17-0\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"5grs2\" data-offset-key=\"ervff-0-0\">\n<h3 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"ervff-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"ervff-0-0\">2. Encourage problem-solving <\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"ervff-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"ervff-1-0\">E<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"ervff-1-0\">mployee ownership doesn\u2019t mean closing the door when your team member confronts a challenge and is unsure what to do<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"ervff-2-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"ervff-3-0\">It means giving them the resources and tools they need to solve the problems \u2013 helping them identify teammates they can leverage with relevant insights and expertise, suggesting existing resources to reference when they\u2019re weighing solutions, and serving as a sounding board to work through things out loud if they need it<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"ervff-4-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"ervff-5-0\">When a team member comes to you with a problem, you can listen and guide them, without <\/span><\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"ervff-6-0\">simply<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"ervff-7-0\"> telling them what to do \u2013 ask what solutions come to their minds<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"ervff-8-0\">. How do they think this issue should <\/span><span class=\"passivevoice\"><span data-offset-key=\"ervff-9-0\">be handled<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"ervff-10-0\">? <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"ervff-11-0\">Show your employees that you are confident that they have the answers while making it clear that you\u2019re available for support<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"ervff-12-0\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"5grs2\" data-offset-key=\"5ue2a-0-0\">\n<h3 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5ue2a-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5ue2a-0-0\">3. Check in and provide feedback <\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5ue2a-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5ue2a-0-0\">Be a present manager by following up with your team members. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"5ue2a-1-0\">If you know there\u2019s a major project your employee is working on, make time for frequent check-ins to discuss how things are going and offer supportive feedback<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"5ue2a-2-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"5ue2a-3-0\">Show them that while they are the owners and decision-makers, you are still invested in them and their success<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"5ue2a-4-0\">. Create space for them to voice any challenges they are facing, and when relevant, offer your two cents. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"5ue2a-5-0\">Make an active effort to show your employees that you trust them to manage their own work, and you are around to offer support and guidance when they need it<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"5ue2a-6-0\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"5grs2\" data-offset-key=\"9a52g-0-0\">\n<h3 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"9a52g-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"9a52g-0-0\">4. Give credit and recognition<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"9a52g-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"9a52g-0-0\">The best way to avoid any sense of neglect when you encourage ownership? Recognize your team members\u2019 efforts and achievements. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"9a52g-1-0\">According to a recent Gallup study, <strong>employees are four times as likely to <\/strong><\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"passivevoice\">be engaged<\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"> at work if they feel <\/span><span class=\"adverb\">strongly<\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"> that they receive the right amount of recognition for the work they do<\/span><\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"9a52g-6-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"9a52g-7-0\">So, while you might not <\/span><\/span><span class=\"passivevoice\"><span data-offset-key=\"9a52g-8-0\">be involved<\/span><\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"9a52g-9-0\"> in their day-to-day tasks, stay informed on how things are going so that you can provide relevant feedback and authentic recognition<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9a52g-10-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"9a52g-11-0\">Reach out when you notice an employee did something great and spotlight their impact in larger forums so that others can acknowledge them as well<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9a52g-12-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"9a52g-13-0\">Be sure to give your team members credit for their contributions and offer them opportunities to present their own work so that they can <\/span><\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"9a52g-14-0\">really<\/span><\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"9a52g-15-0\"> feel seen, empowered, and valued<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9a52g-16-0\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-offset-key=\"9a52g-0-0\">Promote ownership with a Work OS<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25015 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Assign-task-ownership.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of the assigning ownership in monday UI.\" width=\"1219\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Assign-task-ownership.png 1219w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Assign-task-ownership-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Assign-task-ownership-1024x172.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Assign-task-ownership-768x129.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1219px) 100vw, 1219px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Keep track of projects, timelines, and tasks in one shared workspace \u2014 so everyone is always on the same page. Contact our team of experts today to learn how monday.com can help your team deliver its best work.<\/p>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"5grs2\" data-offset-key=\"1vapf-0-0\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" data-offset-key=\"1vapf-0-0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" data-offset-key=\"1vapf-0-0\"><a class=\"cta-button blue-button\" aria-label=\"Get in touch\" href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/lp\/get-in-touch\" target=\"_blank\">Get in touch<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"5grs2\" data-offset-key=\"2828u-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"2828u-0-0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s fair to assume that most business leaders have either mentioned or heard the term employee ownership referenced in the context of work. 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