How to ask your boss for more autonomy and flexibility
Briefly

"If you fall into the latter category and want to have more opportunities to decide what you're going to work on and how you are going to accomplish your key goals, then you're going to need to get your boss onboard."
"Whenever you ask for something from your boss, you have to understand their goals. Your boss probably wants you to develop your skills, because your advancement will reflect well on their leadership."
"In the weeks leading up to asking for additional autonomy, gather evidence related to these issues. To the extent that you can document that your boss isn't risking much by allowing you to work independently, you're making it easier for them to say 'yes.'"
Read at Fast Company
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