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Weekly Autonomy Test
5 questions every Friday: did reports decide without me? If not, why?
Goal
Simple weekly measure of team autonomy. 15 min every Friday reveals leadership pattern.
Steps
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Every Friday afternoon, dedicate 15 min.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
Your first week, you find 3-5 decisions you intervened in unnecessarily. Simple self-awareness.
Evidence base
School: Self-Determination Theory / Autonomy Research
Founders: Edward Deci · Richard Ryan · Daniel Pink (1985)
Built on Deci & Ryan's (1985) Self-Determination Theory. Daniel Pink documented in "Drive" (2009) that autonomy is 1 of 3 intrinsic drivers (Autonomy, Mastery, Purpose).
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Weekly Autonomy Test" take?
This exercise takes about 15 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.
When will I notice the effect of "Weekly Autonomy Test"?
Your first week, you find 3-5 decisions you intervened in unnecessarily. Simple self-awareness. In the short term: Within 6 weeks, autonomous decisions rise from 2 to 8 per week.
Is "Weekly Autonomy Test" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Self-Determination Theory / Autonomy Research (Edward Deci, Richard Ryan, Daniel Pink (1985)). Built on Deci & Ryan's (1985) Self-Determination Theory. Daniel Pink documented in "Drive" (2009) that autonomy is 1 of 3 intrinsic drivers (Autonomy, Mastery, Purpose).
Is "Weekly Autonomy Test" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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