We hire smart, driven people and trust them to make good decisions. This document dives into what autonomy looks like at Circuit—how to take ownership, make confident calls, and handle responsibility without waiting for permission.
Autonomy and decision making
We trust you to make good calls. Balancing independence with smart decision-making helps us move fast and stay focused on what really matters.
Keep a pragmatic and realistic outlook
- Approach guidelines and processes with practicality in mind. [1]
- Challenge potentially unnecessary processes and flag them for discussion.
- Balance effort with value—adapt or simplify when needed.
- Adjust priorities and scope to stay impactful as circumstances change. [1]
Make bold decisions
- Weigh risks and opportunities, and move forward if the expected outcome is highly positive.
- Be confident in taking decisive action, be mindful of windows of opportunity, and avoid letting unresolved issues linger.
- Trust your expertise and judgment—bold decisions often lead to more significant advancements. We trust you to determine the right thing to do and your capacity to navigate and revert unexpected issues.
- Accept that bad outcomes are not necessarily a consequence of bad decisions, and should not be taken as reason for a more conservative approach.
Be responsible for and fully own your area of work
- Lead projects with confidence, knowing that your judgment is trusted.
- Be decisive and driven; consider feedback, suggestions, and teammates’ expertise, but don't hold back on acting; expect necessary corrections to be explicit and justified.
Don't worry about consensus