Autonomy needs guardrails
Explain how autonomy support differs from hands-off management.
The move: give people room to choose inside boundaries they can see. Why autonomy alone is thin A person can have freedom and still feel abandoned. SDT points to three needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Empowerment works when all three are supported. Guardrails support competence Clear constraints, success measures, and escalation rules reduce the mental load of guessing what is allowed. They help the owner act faster without waiting for invisible approvals. Relatedness keeps ownership connected Explain why the work matters and where help lives. That keeps the person from feeling like they were handed risk instead of trusted with…
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