Are You a Micromanager?
Stalking Supervisors
59% of employees say they’ve worked for a micromanager at some point in their career.
Negative Fallout, Part I
68% of those who have worked for a micromanager say it decreased their morale.
Negative Fallout, Part II
55% of these employees say the situation hurt their productivity.
Signs of Being a Micromanager: It Pains You to Delegate
Give clear directions and set concrete expectations, so you develop more confidence to hand things off.
Signs of Being a Micromanager: You “Fix” Everything
You can’t let a short memo leave the IT department without making excessive corrections. Try to resist making changes for the sheer sake of making changes.
Signs of Being a Micromanager: You Check-In Incessantly
You do not have to constantly inquire about routine matters. Restrict status update requests to times when major deadlines are coming up or a potential issue with a project has surfaced.
Signs of Being a Micromanager: You Don’t Have a Point Guard
Designate a trusted team member to take ownership of day-to-day matters, so you don’t have to.
Signs of Being a Micromanager: You Have Zero Tolerance for Small Failures
Failure is a given in today’s fast-paced business environment. And it presents a great learning opportunity for employees, but only if you empower them to take risks.
