To foster autonomy and ensure project success, clearly define roles, expectations, and goals upfront. Provide team members with the resources and training they need to excel independently. Establish regular check-ins for progress updates without micromanaging. Encourage open communication and create a supportive environment where members feel comfortable seeking help when needed. Recognize and reward initiative to build confidence. Use collaborative tools to track milestones and deadlines, ensuring alignment while giving team members ownership of their tasks.

To ensure project success and efficiency when team members struggle with autonomy, it's crucial to provide clear guidance and establish well-defined roles and responsibilities. Regular check-ins and open communication channels can help monitor progress and address any issues promptly. Encouraging collaboration and providing necessary resources and training can empower team members to take ownership of their tasks.

A leader must work for autonomy. This is probably her / his most important role because it is the only way to have growth in the team. Thus the leader must work a lot on autonomy and must analyse in detail the pain points and provide support to resolve them

To address the team’s struggle with autonomy and ensure project success: 1. Set clear goals and align expectations. 2. Provide training to build confidence and skills. 3. Foster trust by creating a safe environment for decision-making. 4. Define boundaries for autonomy with clear guidelines. 5. Offer regular feedback and support without micromanaging. 6. Remove bottlenecks to streamline workflows. 7. Recognize and celebrate autonomous achievements. This approach balances support and freedom, enabling individual growth and project efficiency.

I've found that if your team is inefficient due to struggling with autonomy (or not taking ownership) there is probably some fear of disappointing you (the boss). This can happen even if you say you have open communication and a safe space, but perhaps you are still pushing and pressuring things to get done a certain way. Take this chance to talk with your team and ensure no judgement, just support. Ask them if they understand the expectations first. No matter the answer, take it as data and move forward. Then ask if they have what they need to do the task. Finally, confirm you have faith in them and will support if needed.