Micromanagers spend an inordinate amount of time not doing their own jobs, but instead controlling the functions of people they should be coaching, developing and leading. In best-case scenarios, micromanagement is an impediment to maximum progress. In extreme cases, it can cause an entire organization to stagnate and top talent to leave.

The Collateral Damage of Micromanagement

Micromanagers become irritated whenever their subordinates make decisions or take actions without first consulting them. This can essentially kill employees’ initiative, skills development, morale and drive. Micromanagement:

Micromanagement vs. Project Management

Managing a project requires juggling various tasks and keeping your entire team on schedule. While there may be some advantages to micromanaging on occasion – such as a higher likelihood of meeting time deadlines – it becomes a negative when taken to extremes.

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