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Dealing with a lack of direction

Name the issue. Your manager might already be aware of the problem.
If your boss wants you to take more ownership, you can say that you want to take more ownership for your projects but that you want to do so with confidence knowing what she/he is envisioning.
You may have to draw those details out of your boss with each new assignment.
Once you get started on the work, consider giving an early view of your work to your manager, to have a chance to be provided with input early on.
It may take a few rounds to figure out exactly what something should be.

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‘My Boss Won’t Give Me Any Direction’

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