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Understanding the Negative Impacts of Psychological Ownership in the Workplace

Understanding the Negative Impacts of Psychological Ownership in the Workplace

The negative side of psychological ownership in the workplace can lead to emotionally driven behaviors, reluctance to share ideas, resistance to change, and other negative effects that impact team dynamics and productivity. This blog provides an overview of the common causes of negative psychological ownership and outlines actionable steps that team leaders can take to manage and lessen its impact, including addressing the underlying causes, building psychological safety, and lessening the impact of avoidance orientation and overvaluing ownership.

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