What is Autonomy?

Low Autonomy

• Order of work decided by others
• Work pace decided by others
• Micromanagement

High Autonomy

• Freedom to determine order of work
• Freedom to determine pace of work
• Freedom from micromanagement

Why does it matter in the workplace?

Low Autonomy leads to

• stifled thinking
• substandard work product
• poor customer service

High Autonomy leads to

• creative thinking
  
• innovative work produce
  
• engaged customer service

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