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Autonomy agreement

Managers and team members discuss what outcomes matter, which decisions they can make independently and what updates are useful. This creates autonomy with clarity, rather than either micromanagement or vagueness.

Inspired by:

Google re:Work

Growth Culture Element: 

Empowerment

Growth Culture Subcomponents:

Trust & Autonomy, Decision Ownership, Clarity & Consistency

Why it matters:

Helps people use judgement confidently without losing alignment.

Who can implement:

Managers, Individuals

How to get started:

In your next 1:1, agree three things: what outcomes matter most, what decisions the person can make independently, and when they should check in.

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