Do you expect that anyone who works for you should handle an issue exactly as you would – even if their solution is equally effective?Does the amount of time spent following up on the work of staff members get in the way of tasks that are a better use of your time and attention? If you answer "yes" to either, brace yourself. You might just be a micromanager.

5 ways to take the micro out of your management

Do you expect that anyone who works for you should handle an issue exactly as you would – even if their solution is equally effective?  Does the amount of time spent following up on the work of staff members get in the way of tasks that are a better use of your time and attention? If you answer “yes” to either of the questions above, brace yourself. You might just be a micromanager.


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