“Unagentic” is a terrible made up word to say that employees lack agency. Basically, people like when employees show initiative, operate independently and infl

“Unagentic” is a terrible made up word to say that employees lack agency. Basically, people like when employees show initiative, operate independently and influence their surroundings independently. At least they like to say that. It’s a common trap for engineers, many of whom like to burrow in and crank out stuff. You’re toiling away slaying tickets and doing your thing, but become invisible or don’t realize managements attention elsewhere.