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BehavioralDPDaniel Pink 2-min read 10-min action

The Autonomy Prompts

Replace assignments with four short questions that hand back control.

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Autonomy as the engine of intrinsic motivation

Pink's synthesis of self-determination research shows performance and engagement rise when people have autonomy over task, time, technique, and team.

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Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
Chapter 4: Autonomy
By Daniel PinkView source

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