Managers: It's Time to Stop Delegating and Start Autonomizing

How much do you (or your managers) delegate? If the answer is “a good bit,” it may be time for a different approach. Read More

There’s nothing wrong with having a traditional hierarchy—most companies do—what does matter is the ability for employees at all levels to make an impact and affect change. Read More

It’s not uncommon for knowledge-based office settings to have a very hands-on model. While this can positively affect workflows, it makes it difficult for desk-bound knowledge workers to feel a sense of autonomy and job ownership. Read More

Allowing employees greater autonomy to do their best work will give them the freedom to inject projects with personal meaning. Read More

Autonomy creates freedom to complete your work as you want without every detail being micromanaged. And this freedom is a really big deal to employees. Read More

"A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.”  – Albert Einstein Read More

Semco employees are trusted to use their expertise to make decisions about how best to do their jobs. Rather than dictating from on high, freedom is given freely and conditions are created so people can find their own best solutions. Read More

Successful organizations understand that one of the greatest drivers of productivity is pride of ownership in one’s work. Their employees are empowered to innovate and work autonomously, without micro-managing or hand-holding. Read More

Get tactical advice on engaging employees in your business by giving them a stake in its success. Read More