When a leader is first starting out, they may instinctively watch over team members’ shoulders to keep tabs on everyone and ensure they are performing at a high level. While this might seem logical, ...

Micromanagement is a style of management where the manager closely watches and controls the work done by his or her employees to make sure tasks are done precisely and in accordance with how the ...

Most new managers and leaders step into their roles with the best intentions. However, some may unknowingly start to micromanage their teams, which can lead to some big problems if it’s not recognized ...

That’s a micromanager, and nobody likes working with a control freak. But micromanaging is surprisingly common—59 percent of employees say they’ve had a micromanaging boss, and 36 percent say they’ve ...

Micromanagement has become a prevalent issue in the modern workplace, often leading to decreased employee satisfaction and productivity. Understanding micro managing and how to avoid it can improve ...

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Being too consumed by them puts you at risk of being viewed as a micromanager. I’ll admit it. I’m detail-oriented. Several leadership articles recently have touched on micromanaging, so they ...

What do you think of weekly status reports for developers? As an IT manager with a number of direct reports, I find it hard to keep track of work being done so I know when to assist some developers.