From the course: Maintaining a High-Performance Team
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Providing autonomy to maintain a high-performing team
From the course: Maintaining a High-Performance Team
Providing autonomy to maintain a high-performing team
Let's face it. No one likes to be micromanaged. It creates a sense that you aren't trusted or aren't good enough and leaves you feeling like you constantly have to justify your existence. High performing teams work hard at giving their people autonomy whilst creating a culture where employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered to contribute their best work. This leads to higher levels of engagement, productivity, and satisfaction, driving organizational success and growth. However, this doesn't mean a world without any guidance whatsoever. I'll make a sporting analogy. A high performing football team will be clear on the rules of the game and the team's strategy. Within that, the individuals are trusted to make the best decisions and take the most appropriate action at any given time. Of course, sometimes mistakes are made in the moment, but this doesn't lead to the removal of empowerment. Instead, it is accepted that things don't always go your way, and the individuals are trusted…
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