In this new blog, we'd like to take you through the importance of ownership in modern organizations, our vision for ownership and how the Perium platform supports and encourages ownership.
Ownership as a foundation for future-proof organizations
Organizations are operating in an increasingly complex playing field of changing laws and regulations, such as NIS2, DORA, CSRD and the AI Act. At the same time, there is increasing pressure to be demonstrably "in control. Information is fragmented, departments are compartmentalized and processes are often reduced to checking off tasks. This makes it difficult to manage risks properly and to place responsibilities where they really belong.
At Perium we believe that ownership is the key to sustainable success, also in the area of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC). Not by controlling or micromanaging, but by empowering professionals to take ownership with an understanding of their role, impact and the bigger picture.
Our vision: ownership as a driver of change
For us, ownership goes beyond assigning tasks. It means that someone actually feels committed to his or her responsibility. Whether it is a management system, risk, measure or improvement action. It requires initiative, reflection and the courage to adjust when necessary. Not because you have to, but because you understand why it matters.
At Perium, ownership equals commitment and action. Asking the right questions, creating insight and working together on improvement. We believe this is the way to a future-proof organizational culture.
Taking responsibility and accountability
An owner monitors progress, monitors management actions and evaluates whether they are effective. Providing regular feedback on the status of relevant risks is part of this. But this only works if, as an organization, you have the conversation: what does the owner need to be able to take that responsibility well?
This is how the Perium platform supports ownership in practice
Within Perium, we make this tangible. Our platform is designed to make ownership concrete and workable. No extra bureaucracy, but clear frameworks and smart support:
- Every task, measure, action or risk is linked to an owner.
- Information is transparent and accessible - everyone sees what matters.
- PDCA cycle is fully integrated, including built-in feedback loops.
- Automatic notifications ensure timely follow-up.
Making ownership so tangible changes behavior: less waiting, more initiative, shorter improvement cycles and higher involvement. Employees know what is expected of them and why it is important.
The Perium platform not only facilitates meeting your customers' requirements and complying with laws and regulations efficiently and effectively, but encourages ownership through transparency, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Within Perium, we see ownership not as an administrative obligation, but as an engine for continuous improvement and proactive control. We believe in the power of ownership and we believe that means that someone is not only responsible, but feels responsible for (in our case) a management system, risk, measure, task and the improvement. It requires alertness, commitment and initiative. You see something could be better, and you take action. Not because you have to, but because you understand why it matters.
❝ Working hard for something we don't care about is called stress. Working hard for something we love is called passion. - Simon Sinek ❞
From checkout to really taking responsibility
Ownership does not start with systems, but with the mindset of an organization. It requires room for professionalism, sharing goals and rewarding initiative. Within Perium, we actively encourage this:
- Give direction, not instructions: Show employees what ownership is all about. Our platform connects goals to risks and measures - in one overview.
- Put initiative in the spotlight: With visible improvement actions in the PDCA cycle, ownership gets a stage.
- Distribute ownership smartly: By clearly linking responsibilities, collaboration becomes natural.
As a professional, you want work to go well. You feel involved and realize that your contribution makes a difference. That's feeling your responsibility. But it doesn't stop there. You see what's going right or wrong, take initiative to improve, and follow up to see if it's working. That's taking responsibility. And that's exactly what a future-proof organization needs.
At Perium, we help build this foundation. Our platform encourages a culture of shared achievement. Not through shuttered instructions, but by giving space to professionals to show their craftsmanship.
Wondering how Perium can strengthen your organization with working ownership? We are happy to engage in a conversation.
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