Some Projects Need Two Owners challenges one of the most common assumptions in project leadership: that every initiative should have a single owner. For straightforward work, one accountable person often makes sense. But when projects require both flawless execution and real-world usability, technical excellence and organizational adoption, speed and thoughtful design, a single owner can become the limitation rather than the solution. In this practical guide, Artemis Ellis introduces a framework for recognizing when complementary ownership produces stronger, more sustainable outcomes. Rather than promoting more meetings, more committees, or shared accountability without structure, this book shows leaders how to intentionally design partnerships that combine different strengths into a single operating system. Inside you'll learn how to: * Recognize when single ownership is creating unnecessary compromise * Design complementary leadership pairings with clear accountability * Build shared outcomes instead of competing priorities * Turn productive friction into better decisions * Integrate different strengths without creating confusion * Convert successful projects into repeatable systems that others can execute Whether you're leading implementations, process improvements, organizational change, training programs, technology initiatives, or cross-functional teams, you'll gain practical tools that improve both execution and adoption. Complete with actionable frameworks, checklists, templates, and leader scripts, Some Projects Need Two Owners provides a repeatable model for building projects that don't just succeed once-they become systems others can use, teach, and improve.
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