Glossary OTP

One Seat, One Owner

A design principle where every responsibility in an agent system is owned by exactly one agent. No overlap, no gaps. Borrowed directly from EOS's Accountability Chart.

Why it matters

Two agents that both think they own a job will either fight or both drop it. One seat, one owner is the fix.

Related terms

Accountability Chart

The EOS replacement for an org chart. Shows seats (roles), responsibilities (3-5 per seat), and the person filling each seat. D...

Agent Army

A team of specialized AI agents that work together inside one organization. Each agent has a clear job, clear tools, and clear ...

Authority Boundary

A clear line that defines what an AI agent is allowed to do and what it must not do. Includes tool access, decision rights, dol...

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