The talent 'Autonomous'

This talent helps you follow your own way in different situations at work and quickly make decisions without confirming much with others. For example, if some unexpected technical (system) failure occurs, you are able to take the initiative right away and look for a solution without waiting for management approval. Or if you get an assignment to make a research report, you are usually capable of starting on your own and delivering a well-founded report on time. In brainstorming sessions on a new product concept, you are the first one to come up with bold, creative, and out-of-the-box ideas. Some more examples: if your team leans toward the simplest solution while working on a project, you will remain firm about advocating for a more challenging yet more efficient approach. Or if your colleague suddenly falls ill, you are quick to step in and take over their tasks without hesitation.

This talent helps you act independently and do your own thing, but you should also watch out for pitfalls. Your colleagues might find it difficult to understand what you are working on or struggle to cooperate with you due to a perceived lack of accessibility and transparency. Your strong personal opinion and a tendency to prioritize your own approach may cause clashes and resistance within a team. If you're not open to feedback, others might reject your ideas, viewing you as stubborn or unyielding. Furthermore, your drive for autonomy may signal to managers that you are less willing to take on shared responsibilities, which could lead to frustration. In short, even though your independence and autonomy are your strengths, it's important to balance them with openness and cooperation to avoid isolation and conflict at work.