How Can Employee Autonomy Remain Accountable?

Any good manager knows that trusting the staff they’re responsible for is one of the most important leadership virtues they could show. Micromanaging staff is a quick way to demoralize them, and strain the working relationship you’re trying to cultivate.

That said, autonomy needs to be a two-way street, in that your employee needs to prove themselves worthy of it. After all, the buck stops with you as a business manager, and so it’s essential that you’re aware of the decisions being made.

As such, autonomy needs to be met with accountability, at all levels, including yours. ...