[frankgrimesjr]

> It's hard to get people to own a problem space fully

At least in my experience this is because a manager doesn't want to give their reports full ownership over something. That is, responsibility for the outcome and (much more importantly) decision making authority for how they deliver results.

Managers (almost) always want people to take responsibility, but don't want to give up authority.

[NAHWheatCracker]

I've come to think that the words "responsibility" and "ownership" usually means "blame" in a corporate setting.

The words only get used when something isn't going well and the managers don't want to look bad.

[darkerside]

I don't think this is typical. I'm sure there are dysfunctional organizations where it is true. Please consider including nuance in a statement like this, or you end up with self fulfilling prophecies.

In many organizations, taking ownership and responsibilities are indicators of individual contributors stepping up, and are pathways to greater success, promotions, and results.