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5. AUTONOMOUS LEARNING AND WORKING
Key approaches to implementing
the skill in a workplace
Developing and applying autonomy at work involves taking
initiative, making decisions, and taking responsibility for your
actions. To cultivate and apply autonomy in your workplace[1],
[2], [3]
Understand your work and responsibilities – make
sure you fully understand the tasks you are expected
to perform and extent of your responsibilities. Clarify
with your manager the areas where you can be
autonomous and what are the limits.
Identify projects or tasks where you can take
ownership and demonstrate your autonomy. Propose
ideas for initiatives that would allow you to lead or
work independently.
Increase your decision-making abilities to minimise
risks in the scope of your independent tasks.
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