Monday, February 20, 2006

You might be a micromanager if. . .

You might be a micromanager if. . .
Do you feel like you have to have a hand in everything your team members do? If so, you may be sending the signal that you think the people you manage can't be trusted to do a good job on their own.

If you manage a team of smart, energetic people who know their jobs and have proven track records, but you insist on telling them what to do anyway, then…

…you might be a micromanager.

If you can’t stand for anyone on your team to attend a meeting without you or have any meaningful interactions with other employees without having you butt in, then…

…you might be a micromanager.

If your team suffers from low morale and high turnover because no one wants to work with you, even though you repeatedly showcase your expertise by second-guessing everyone on your team, then…

…you might be a micromanager.


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