Coboss

/koʊˈbɑs/ noun

Definition

A joint or shared boss; a person who co-manages or jointly leads something with another boss.

Etymology

From the prefix 'co-' meaning together plus 'boss' from Dutch 'baas' meaning master. This is a modern term reflecting contemporary workplace structure.

Kelly Says

The rise of 'coboss' structures in tech companies shows how modern work is rejecting traditional hierarchies—studies show that shared leadership actually reduces burnout and increases innovation.

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