The Micromanaging Dilemma: Balancing Control and Trust

How do you balance control and trust? This is the dilemma of micromanagement. While micromanaging is not a good leadership style it can be used as an effective time-limited and targeted management tool when a situation calls for it. In this episode of The Manager Track Podcast, I will be sharing when you should micromanage, and how to do it well so that it is not being perceived negatively by direct reports, but actually seen as supportive. — RESOURCES MENTIONED — Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Access the course and resources here: ramonashaw.com/11 Have a question or topic you'd like Ramona to address on a future episode? Fill out this form to submit it for her review: https://ramonashaw.com/ama — OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE — Episode 114: Burnout, Boundaries, and Saying “No” – With Teresa Vozza Episode 53: How Not To Micromanage Episode 48: Uncovering Blindspots & The Johari Window — WHAT’S NEXT? — Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling new book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/ramona-shaw Are you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for: ramonashaw.com/masterclass Don't forget to invest time each week to increase your self-awareness, celebrate your wins, and learn from your mistakes. Your career grows only to the extent that you grow. Grab your Career Journal with leadership exercises and weekly reflections here: ramonashaw.com/shop Love the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to ramonashaw.com/itunes and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show! — CHAPTERS — 00:00 Preview 01:31 Is micromanagement in your blind spot? 09:06 When you should micromanage 14:11 How to micromanage well 17:15 Recap* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.