Leadership in a Time of Continuous Technological Change: Align, Strengthen, and Mobilize Your Team

© Bar Schwartz 2020

B. SchwartzLeadership in a Time of Continuous Technological Changehttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-6300-6_3

3. Emancipation

Create Space for Your People to Contribute

Bar Schwartz¹ 

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Berlin, Germany

 

Emancipation refers to the aspect of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions. It is about gaining freedom in a context where one is not in control. For example, children are emancipated from their parents when they come of age. However, depending on the relationship, emancipation can be a natural process or a painful one.

Concerning organizations, control is an ongoing discussion. Every company operates with an organizational structure that defines who is in control. Someone must be in charge and make the final ...