Micro Management

We did a poll here on Li and we asked.

Have you ever left a job because you were micro managed??

yes: 86%?

no: 14%?

(114 votes)

Surprising? Not really yet it is such a widely used management style.

want my thoughts?

In my experience, when things are going well, the narrative is "you can work where you want", "of course it is no problem"..... As I always say, it is easy being great whern things are going well.

BUT, when there is a "backs against the wall period of time", instead of holding the line, there is a panic. And leaders believe that micro-management is going to fix everything.

Yet, the fallout from this style of management is enormous?

• Shows a lack of trust?
• Stifles creativity?
• Wasted energy on both parties?
• Burnout?
• Turnover of staff.?

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I know, I know, it is tough when we are up against it, but let these numbers from the poll give you a hint about this approach.

And by the way, if you are doing it as an exit strategy, be brave and just have the conversation.