The Most Common Buzzwords · Vice President level

"Own the outcome"

"Own the outcome" means to be fully accountable for the result of a project or decision, not just the effort put in.

Say this instead: be accountable

How "Own the outcome" shows up at work

A favorite of VP-level performance reviews, where it signals that good intentions are not a defense. It raises the bar from effort to results, which is fair. It also conveniently shifts blame downward when results are bad.

Buzzword

I need you to own the outcome here, not just the process.

Plain English

I need you to be accountable for the result here, not just the process.

Corporate Rank: Vice President · Category: The Most Common Buzzwords

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