Managing Without Micromanaging
Picture this: you work hard every day, checking tasks off your to-do list, meeting deadlines, and completing outstanding projects. But no matter what you do or how well you communicate your accomplishments to your manager, it feels like they are always looking over your shoulder, offering “suggestions” that don’t help. Their micromanagement only slows you down and makes you less efficient. Sound familiar? Nobody wants to feel like they’re being micromanaged. Most managers know from personal experience how annoying that can be. However, as a manager, you must be able to track your employees’ progress . This means you need to find a balance between digging into the details of their work and trusting them to work independently. Here are a few ideas to help you walk that line. Communicate effectively and get to know your team members . Quality communication always makes management easier. Start by finding out how much management each of your team members prefers and try to work within thos...