What is Micromanagement?
Episode 117 of the Accelerate Your Performance podcast, hosted by Studer Education, titled "What is Micromanagement?" was published on September 24, 2020 and runs 23 minutes.
September 24, 2020 ·23m · Accelerate Your Performance
Summary
When we think of micromanaging, we typically think of it as a negative thing. But the reality is, extra supervision and coaching are sometimes necessary before some individuals are ready to leave the nest. In today's episode, Quint Studer and Janet dive into the topic—discussing what micromanaging is, when it’s necessary, and how leaders can communicate effectively with employees who may need extra support and supervision. This episode addresses questions, such as: How can we have produ...
Episode Description
When we think of micromanaging, we typically think of it as a negative thing. But the reality is, extra supervision and coaching are sometimes necessary before some individuals are ready to leave the nest. In today's episode, Quint Studer and Janet dive into the topic—discussing what micromanaging is, when it’s necessary, and how leaders can communicate effectively with employees who may need extra support and supervision.
This episode addresses questions, such as:
- How can we have productive conversations with our supervisor if we feel micromanaged?
- Why is micromanaging not always a bad thing?
- What can leaders do to help employees feel supported, not micromanaged?
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