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Perhaps, if it is actual ownership and not the fake modern ownership that gives you the downsides but not the upsides. Whenever I hear that term I get reminded
by WJW 5y ago
Perhaps, if it is actual ownership and not the fake modern ownership that gives you the downsides but not the upsides. Whenever I hear that term I get reminded of the discussion from https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=21550975 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=21550975:
> Jordanpomeroy on Nov 16, 2019
> I find ownership to be motivating. Good leaders inspire me to own results, but also empower me to own the “how”. When I do not own the method of obtaining success, I do not feel like I truly am responsible for success. The truth is, with more complex work, good leaders realize they’re at the mercy of those that do the work, because of the complexity only the people actually doing the work have complete understanding of the system. Therefore, the best card to play is to be very clear about the desired outcome, including the whole strategy and context behind it, and hope the team owns it all.
> paulriddle on Nov 16, 2019 [–]
> It's funny how carefully you're stepping around financially rewarding people who do the work. It's like you know your status does not allow you to own the money generated, so you're settling for owning the results, the process, the method, the responsibility, the all. You are weak.
A bit harsh towards the end perhaps, but paulriddle does make a valid point on actual vs fake ownership.