An autonomous team is a team which has the means to solve, on its own, the problems encountered during its daily activity.
The team is autonomous if:
- The limits of the autonomy are set and the team is very well familiar with the limits of its own autonomy.
- It has the means to alert at its disposal and it has the power to request help and support in case of a problem which goes beyond the framework of its own autonomy.
- It knows when to ask for help.
- The company has implemented a process which makes it possible to respond to the needs of the autonomous team.
TLDR
- An autonomous team can solve problems independently.
- Autonomy limits are clearly defined and understood.
- Teams have means to alert and request help when needed.
- Knowing when to ask for help is essential.
- Companies have processes to support autonomous teams.
- Autonomy enables teams to work more efficiently.
FAQ
What is an autonomous team?
An autonomous team is a team that can solve problems independently.
What are the limits of autonomy in a team?
The limits of autonomy are clearly defined and understood by the team.
How do autonomous teams request help?
Autonomous teams have means to alert and request help when needed.
Is it essential for autonomous teams to know when to ask for help?
Yes, knowing when to ask for help is essential for autonomous teams.
How do companies support autonomous teams?
Companies have processes to respond to the needs of autonomous teams.
What are the benefits of autonomy in teams?
Autonomy enables teams to work more efficiently.
Can autonomous teams work independently forever?
No, autonomous teams may need to request help when problems exceed their autonomy limits.
