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Post by ebonisw on Dec 10, 2013 10:59:15 GMT -6
Too much stress and weight on anyone's shoulders is a set up for failure. Micromanagers add to the loss of productivity when they place too much pressure on the employee. I believe that unless it is a highly classified job position, no one needs close supervision, as per a micromanager. These managers must understand that they have hired this employee because they believe that employee could handle the job.
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Post by rjmonico on Mar 10, 2014 22:23:27 GMT -6
I would definitely share this link with friends and colleagues. Thank you Professor! I am going to say that I don't totally agree with this owner is saying about micro-managing. I feel that micro-managing can be a thing that can bring an employee stir crazy when he/she is not able to do their job. Eventhough sometimes it is a little inconvenient I feel that I learned some of my best attributes of being organized and diligent from a micro manager. I feel it all is determined by the employee and how strong that person is in order to not crack.
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Post by allisonschex on Mar 21, 2014 15:54:52 GMT -6
Micro management isn't the best strategy, it puts pressure and stress on the employee and doesn't allow them to perform their best. When you hire a employee you should be confident that they are good at their job and give them their space so they are able to do it. I know that when I'm doing something I don't feel comfortable with someone constantly watching me, It makes me nervous and doesn't allow me to focus. This would be a great video for any business owner or manager to watch, it could help their business tremendously.
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Post by patrickschwaner on Mar 27, 2014 13:58:36 GMT -6
Nobody likes to be micromanaged. Unfortunately this is the style that many managers have adopted. Empowering your employees is extremely important, and I would definitely agree with the speaker's opinion that your business can only go so far with micromanagement.
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Post by pellirf22 on Mar 31, 2014 3:10:05 GMT -6
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Micro-managing is severely discouraging to employees. It can also limit the potential success of a business. As a manager I find that this is one of the most difficult things to avoid. Being in a management role allows me to see the importance of each individual employee; it also causes me to take on the responsibility of our performance. When pressures are applied to managers, often, the reaction is to take control. I often forget that I can do this without doing it all myself, rather, I can distribute the pressure and responsibility amongst others. This may cause difficulty in short-term performance, but that will be outweighed by the positive long-term implications.
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Post by codylejeune on Apr 2, 2014 14:49:41 GMT -6
When I was a manager, I was told I was micromanaging. I did not realize this at first, but then one of my employees told me how I was and how I could change it. I did not drive anyone to quitting though, which I am really glad I did not do. I have learned to just let my employees do their own thing and production went a lot better!
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Post by bmcgarry13 on Apr 2, 2014 19:09:20 GMT -6
Since leaders are starting to rely on workers more and more, it is crucial to have the right people for the right job. Otherwise, you will be relying on a person who is incapable of carrying out your expectations, image, and company integrity. A good leader is a person who not only leads, but is capable of empowering the right people! To put simply, a good leader is only as good as his/her workers; identifying good workers requires skilled leadership judgment and human resources when promoting or hiring. Human resources helps boost a leader's judgment. If the right people are working for you then productivity and trust issues should not be a problem.
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Post by racheleperes on Apr 3, 2014 21:16:53 GMT -6
Being a micro manager will kill your business because your employees will not be happy and will eventually leave. This case is very true, because I have been the employee in that position. At a former job I had, my boss micro managed me every morning when I got in, and again when I would leave. I felt as though I could never make him happy. When I went to work every morning, I felt like my work was never good enough and that at any moment, he would walk in and fire me, even though I was working very hard and finished tasks before he needed them done.
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Post by kelseywatson on Apr 4, 2014 15:12:49 GMT -6
I think it is wonderful to hear about successful businesses today, because starting a business can be dangerous. In order to have a successful business, you can't micromanage people constantly and be asking them constant questions. You also want people to have the freedom to do their daily work, so your company can continue growing. Running your own business is a very challenging task.
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Post by meganlynch on Apr 6, 2014 14:12:39 GMT -6
Micromanaging as we have learned can deter away from productivity. I can see how this would be an issue for small business owners. All they want is for things to be done correctly and they feel the need to over see every detail just in case. However, this will stifle an employees creativity and hinder productivity. As this small business owner explained, his worker walked out on him. Micromanaging can lead to frustrated employees who feel like they do not have freedom to do anything.
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Post by katelynjones on Apr 6, 2014 20:09:11 GMT -6
I really enjoyed this video. I have seen micro managers and I have seen those managers who stand back and let the employees do what they know how to do. I work for a micro manager now, and it is pretty hard to work for him sometimes. Being asked to do something RIGHT now is frustrating because in my list of things to do in that time period, it is on there and its not time pressing.
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Post by mwinner123 on Apr 8, 2014 10:19:29 GMT -6
I completely agree to this video. There are some employees who truly need to be micro-managed because he or she lacks the motivation to push themselves to get the work done. Sure, these are not the kinds of employees that you want working in your company, but if they are, they sometimes need to be told how to do every task. On the flip side, when you have naturally motivated people who are able to think on their own, make their own decisions, and shape your company, it is critical that we give them the empowerment they need to effectively do their job. If we stand over their shoulders all the time, we hinder their productivity along with their comfort, and eventually, they will walk out on the company. By creating empowerment in the business, we create engagement, and engagement helps create growth within the business and employees as a whole.
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Post by amandayoung3231 on Apr 8, 2014 11:04:30 GMT -6
I think there is a fine line between micromanaging and being a manager that gets involved. And sometimes its hard to distinguish between the two. I hope I do not become a miromanager because I do not want to lose my good employees. I will remember this video and just be aware that I can cause someone to quit easily. Like they say- people come to work for the company, but leave because of a manager.
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Post by kati3 on Apr 8, 2014 13:44:28 GMT -6
Managers shouldn't micromanage their employees! Employees were hired to do a job and they should be left to do their job. When you let people do their jobs you get more done and your emploees are happier in their work environment. Besides micromanaging is more stress on the manager. You can only control so much and youll go crazy trying to control everything.
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Post by lmoore on Apr 8, 2014 15:59:05 GMT -6
Employees are the key to the success of a business. I agree with this business owner that managers have to empower their employees and let them do their jobs. This leads to the potential of bigger projects and winning larger clients. Businesses that micro manage have unhappy employees and low productivity.
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