We have a co-leadership model in our operations seat with two regional managers sharing the responsibility. Can they share ownership of the weekly fulfillment metrics on the scorecard, or does that violate the core EOS principle of single accountability?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

In the EOS® framework, there is a fundamental rule: only one person can own a scorecard metric. When you try to assign split ownership to two regional managers or co-leaders, you dilute accountability. If a number is red and two people own it, they will naturally point fingers or assume the other person is handling the issue. To maintain absolute clarity on your Accountability Chart, you must divide the metrics so that every number has a single, clear owner. If you have two regional managers, do not put a combined operations metric on the leadership scorecard that they both share. Instead, create two separate lines on the scorecard: one for Region A owned by Manager A, and one for Region B owned by Manager B. This allows the leadership team to see exactly which region is performing and which one needs support. If you must have a single, consolidated number on the master scorecard, then the Integrator or a designated department head must own that consolidated number. That owner is then responsible for managing the two regional managers to ensure the combined goal is met. Single ownership does not mean one person does all the work, but it does mean one person is ultimately answerable for the result.