Turf War
A conflict over organizational territory: who owns the process, the budget, the decision. Fought via meeting invites, RACI charts, and strategic non-cooperation. The customer is rarely consulted.
Heard in the wild
“The IT-vs-Facilities turf war over building systems has outlasted three CIOs.”
Tone check: Danger
Turf wars end via executive decision or mutual exhaustion. If you're caught between armies, document your neutrality.