Roles, responsibility & decision rights · Core

Process owner

Also called: process accountable

ELI5

The person accountable for end-to-end process performance.

Used in conversation

“Can we make process owner accountable for one clear decision?”

Pitch context

You will see “Process owner” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches roles, responsibility & decision rights.

Why it matters: In roles, responsibility & decision rights, the definition can change who is affected, accountable, protected or entitled to act.

Caution

Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.

Sources & evidence · 5

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