HOW TO GAIN AUTONOMY IN THE OFFICE?

In autonomy, there is the notion of freedom. Freedom to act, to work on certain subjects, to innovate … This does not mean that your boss will let you go alone in all situations, far from it. Nevertheless, gaining autonomy can help you to flourish more in your work.

SHOW THAT WE CAN TRUST YOU AS A CONTENT WRITER
Autonomy is closely linked to the notion of trust. To gain autonomy, your boss must obviously be able to give you tasks with eyes closed. It’s up to you to prove to him that he is perfectly right to do it! Respect deadlines for work, be honest, do not be afraid to show your limits … No, you are not the right person to report on flea collars for dogs! On the other hand, you are for another subject just as sharp. Thanks to these different aspects, your employees or bosses will know that they can trust you.
More and more companies are counting on the autonomy of their employees: unlimited holidays, unrestricted expense reports … Result: no abuse or even a fall in the vacation time for one or business expenses for the others.

MANAGE YOUR TIME BETTER
In the search for autonomy, it is essential to manage your time well. It’s about knowing how to prioritize one task over another and how to deal with emergencies. The better you organize your day, the more you become autonomous. Of course, an unexpected meeting can be added to your schedule. It’s up to you to re-plan your tasks according to their priority and their progress. One thing must guide you: do the work you need. Of course, this requires “moving the pieces”. You can not finish all that you have to do if you are constantly in a meeting. Nevertheless, prioritize one file rather than another depending on its urgency and importance, show that you are able to make the right choices and therefore to be autonomous. This may affect the organization of your working time. Arriving an hour later, finishing an hour earlier, as long as the work is done, is indeed a real form of freedom, related to the work autonomy you have put in place.

BE MOTIVATED
It is obvious that we will be more inclined to let you carry out a project as you see fit, if you show your motivation. You really want to grab a file? Let it know! Show your interest in the subject, share the knowledge you have, your ideas … If your boss sees that you already master part of the subject, it will let you more willingly seize. He has everything to gain: a motivated employee and quality work done.

These different aspects will help you to gain autonomy in the work. There are of course many other points to develop. Which ones do you think?