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How to Keep Employee's Part 2: Controlled Autonomy

Here is a term I have created that you are free to steal. CONTROLLED AUTONOMY Let’s break the two words down. Autonomy is defined as, ” freedom from external control or influence; independence.”  And Control is defined as, “the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.”  Seems like they are more like oil and water. So How can they help keep employees? In part 1, we talked about growth.  As people grow in a company they want and expect more and more freedom.  Think about when you first got your job. The boss or manager was on top of you all the time to make sure you were doing the job right.  But I’m sure after a while they back offed and allowed you to do what you do. If they didn’t you would be pissed and complain that they are micro managing you. I don’t know a single person who likes to be micro managed. People enjoy having the ability to make their own decisions at work.  As a matter of fact, there are more and more compani