Hand people a mission, not a to-do list. Lists get finished. Missions get owned.

A list defines the boundary of the work, so people complete it and stop, which is exactly what a list asks for. A purpose defines the direction instead, which means people can invent steps you did not think of and notice what you missed. Ownership comes from having to work out how. Take that part away and all that is left is compliance.

Next time you hand something over, say what it is for before you say what to do. Give the outcome and two limits, then let them design the middle. Be ready for them to do it differently, because that is the point.