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Empower your team to make decisions and take ownership of their work from "summary" of Creativity, Inc. (The Expanded Edition) by Ed Catmull,Amy Wallace
To do this effectively, we found that we had to give our employees not just the freedom but the responsibility to make their own decisions. We encouraged them to take ownership of their work, to feel a personal stake in the outcome of their projects. This was crucial in fostering a sense of pride and accountability within the team. It also helped to cultivate a culture of trust and collaboration, where everyone felt empowered to contribute their ideas and opinions. By empowering our team to make decisions, we were able to tap into their creativity and problem-solving skills in a way that simply wasn't possible when everything had to be run by the higher-ups. This approach not only led to more innovative solutions but also made for a more dynamic and responsive work environment. It allowed us to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and seize new opportunities as they arose. Of course, giving employees the freedom to make decisions also meant that they had to be prepared to face the consequences of those decisions. This required a certain degree of courage and resilience on their part, as well as a willingness to learn from their mistakes and grow from them. But by providing a supportive and encouraging environment, we helped our team members to develop these qualities and become more confident and self-reliant in their work.- Empowering our team to make decisions and take ownership of their work was not just about getting better results or driving innovation. It was about building a culture of creativity and collaboration, where every individual felt valued and respected for their contributions. This, in turn, created a sense of purpose and fulfillment that motivated our employees to strive for excellence in everything they did. And that, we believed, was the key to unlocking their full potential and achieving our collective goals.
