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Independence, Autonomy, and Team Spirit Tutorial

Discover the true meaning of autonomy in teamwork with 'Independence, Autonomy, and Team Spirit.' This video challenges the common misconception that autonomy equals working alone. Learn how genuine autonomy fosters interdependence, collaboration, and solidarity within teams, transforming your work environment. Dive in to enhance your team spirit today!

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says Norwin Bernerscheschelon in a LinkedIn post.

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There is a great confusion about the notion of autonomy in business.

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When a leader tells me I want them to be autonomous,

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they actually mean I want them to work alone,

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implicitly meaning and leave me alone.

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I'm sorry to say it,

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but that's not autonomy,

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that's independence.

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And unsurprisingly,

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I find these leaders with new complaints.

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Then I hear my collaborators do whatever they want.

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Everyone has their own method and is convinced it's the right one.

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They only work for their own goals.

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There's no solidarity in the team.

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True,

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autonomy is more a matter of interdependence,

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the stage of maturity that follows independence.

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Don't give more autonomy to an employee who

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doesn't understand what collaboration and inclusion are.

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They're not mature enough for that.

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Help them first to move from a desire for independence to one for interdependence.

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The autonomous and mature collaborator will seek to

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be part of a team,

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interact emphatically with all its members,

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acknowledge that others need us to move forward.

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Also be aware that we can't work without them.

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That's what makes a group.

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That's what creates solidarity.

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Nor when Bach Asalant reiterates in her LinkedIn post.

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Being autonomous in a team means working on the quality of your connections.

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Being autonomous in a team means experiencing your freedom with others.

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It's certainly not about isolating yourself and focusing only

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on your own goals to perform in your corner.

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