Micromanagement is a management style whereby a manager closely observes or controls the work of his employees. The impact of micromanagement is that it tends to suppress the potential contribution of the person being managed. Micromanagement is generally considered to have a negative connotation.
If we look around, chances are we might come across a “Micromanager.”
So who is a Micromanager? Basically, he is a leader who not only closely monitors the employees but also takes over the minute roles of the employee is tasked to do. The most significant part of a company’s culture is trust. People don’t feel trusted when you micromanage. Micromanagement can occur at all levels. From supervisor to subordinate, middle manager to supervisor, CEO to middle manager, board to its committee members.
So how do we deal with it?
1 .Avoid situations that promote micromanagement
If you are forced to work with a micromanager whose concern is control, make it easier for them in your own style. Offer them detailed reports and anticipate tasks they would ask you to do. This way you avoid conflict with the concerned person.
2. Let the micromanager know their decisions affect your productivity
When employees are pressured by their managers to work more, they feel less inspired. A simple conversation with a micromanager would do perfectly fine or you could just politely ask them to let you do your work your own way.
3.Stay reliable
Micromanagers are disciplined with respect to work timelines as well as office disciple. Therefore this may be another area where you may win his confidence by staying disciplined as well as reliable. This way you could avoid getting in a situation which encourages micromanagement.
4. Set clear expectations
Initially,discuss exactly what the employee is required to do. Setting clear, measurable goals makes it unambiguous about what is expected and opens up a dialogue of communication. By setting goals with employees they’ll have a better understanding of how their work fits into the bigger picture..
Nonetheless, micromanagement can kill motivation and lead to disengagement in the workplace. It’s important to clearly communicate to the managers or team leaders within the organisation effectively and efficiently.
