This is one word, or better, a concept with which I have crossed quite a few times in the last two weeks.

Autonomy at work
Concept about which I have investigated enough and that companies such as W. L. Gore, Semco, Best Buy, Google, Atlassian, Zappos, SEI Investments, Combs and Meddius, help to prove that when we choose extremely well people that we let, in our organization, and give autonomy to atingirem Lhesan results, doing what you know, can profit (tangible and intangible) very interesting.

Autonomy in learning
The World 2.0 requires a learning 2.0. Welcome to the concept of heutagogia (an “pedagogy” those who learned how to learn). In a world marked by constant change, uncertainty and ease of access to information, have to be increasingly responsible for our education.

Autonomy = motivation
According to Daniel Pink, In his book “Drive”, this is the primary motivator (beyond “mastery” and purpose) in the areas of creativity and innovation, as opposed to monetary awards against the achievement of results (when it comes to repetitive tasks assembly line style).

Autonomy to different
Seth Godin daily inspires me to look, think and act differently. In the state of Maryland approved a new legal status for companies”For-Benefit Corporation”. an Jacqueline Novogratz, demonstrates, daily, we can, and we, associate charity with management. In its Paper “Creativity Unlimited”, Micael Dahlén argues that the best way to innovate in business is thinking inside the box.

Autonomy to make a difference
Projects such as Acumen Fund or e Toms Shoes, show as being different, can make a difference in the lives of thousands!

And we?
We are prepared to exercise our autonomy?