Training session
Session 3: Ownership and reporting
Who owns what, and who needs to know?
Length: 45 to 60 minutes.
Format: short teach, real-work exercise, written
output.
What we will teach
- Owner versus helper.
- Decision maker.
- Reporting rhythm.
- Green, yellow, red, blocked status.
Exercise
Pick one current project that has more than one person involved. Map it on the Ownership Map template.
Name the primary owner, decision maker, helpers, and people who need updates. Disagree out loud if names are unclear.
Output
One completed Ownership Map for a real, ongoing project.
Facilitator notes
- Conflict during this exercise is useful. It usually means ownership was unclear before. Resolve it on paper here so the team does not resolve it later in a problem.