Summary: Psychological ownership can make you more effective, but you’ll struggle if it attaches to things you can’t control. Spot misplaced ownership and redirect it.
Feeling a sense of ownership over your work seems like a necessary quality for any passionate design professional. Many organizations promote ownership cultures and encourage employees to solve problems proactively. Designers who feel ownership are more motivated, take greater initiative, and find more job satisfaction.
But psychological ownership has drawbacks. Getting attached to the wrong things won’t fuel your dedication or performance; it’ll fuel your underperformance instead. Organizations often don’t talk about ownership with nuance, so let’s discuss how to notice when your sense of ownership has attached to something you can't (or shouldn't) control, and how to redirect it to a better target.
What Is Psychological Ownership?Reflect on your career. Have you ever experienced:
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