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I’m Stuck in the Weeds and Can’t Get Out: The Micromanager’s Recovery Guide

Eight steps for letting go

"Puppet" Credit: blarfiejandro

Kate Zabriskie
Tue, 06/29/2021 - 12:02
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Regardless of their intentions, people who micromanage often create an environment of fear, mistrust, and disengagement. The constant oversight, checking in, and nitpicking wears down even the strongest employee. Turnover goes up, engagement goes down, and all the while, the managers who micromanage may not even know they’re the source of the problem.

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Perhaps you have said or felt the following about your boss:

“He gives me an assignment and tells me to do it my way. I only wish he meant it. My way doesn’t seem to hit the mark. He changes the smallest details. I dread getting new work.”

“I’ve had this job for six years. At this point, I think I understand how it works. It’s so frustrating to be treated like someone who just walked in the door.”

“Yesterday, I found her checking my spreadsheets when she thought I was at lunch. It feels terrible not to be trusted. I need to look for a new job.”

The good news? With a little self-awareness and some hard work, micromanagers can learn to let go.

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