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Post by David Wyld on May 25, 2013 18:56:29 GMT -6
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Post by franklinvazquez on Jun 18, 2013 9:08:45 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Don't Let A Micromanager Terrorize Your Workplace
Managers should learn to deal with stress and pressure because there is not a valid excuse to mistreat employees. Micromanagement is not a good leading approach basically because people need to be motivated to perform at their best. Therefore, a team cannot create the best product if they are working under unfair demands, which will affect the overall performance of the company. Micromanagers should be under control by their direct supervisors. Moreover, high executives should be constantly monitoring the actions of their managers, so all employees feel they work in a safe environment.
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Post by blaine on Jun 20, 2013 15:22:54 GMT -6
Micromanaging is something that I do not find to be very productive for the employee or leader of a business. This doe snot allow for open lines of communication and often leads to poor work relationships which can affect creativity and job performance. In order to have a successful business, you should hire employees that are self starters and passionate about what they do. It is the leaders job to set the example for the business and work ethics. If these are set appropriately, there should be no need for micromanaging.
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Post by neilthompson on Jun 22, 2013 8:15:11 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Don't Let A Micromanager Terrorize Your Workplace
I believe micromanagers are often very unaware of the impact they are having on the team and individuals. Micromanagers will unintentionally cause individuals to feel mistrusted and they will become less effective. I have personally witnessed a situation where a manager micromanaged his employees. The manager did not have bad intentions, but he seen work that was not being completed satisfactorily and he stepped in and completed the task. This continued and before long, the manager was completing most of the tasks for this individual. This created a situation that was not that left both the manager and his direct report feeling very frustrated.
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Post by jalesianelson on Jun 22, 2013 10:28:12 GMT -6
Instant MBA: Don’t Let A Micromanager Terrorize Your Workplace This is a very realistic article. Sometimes micromanagers are “bullies” and don’t even know it. They want to be in control of everything so that nothing goes wrong. Yea sure maybe it all comes from a “good place,” but it doesn’t excuse the fact that they are treating their workers like crap. Just because they aren’t oblivious to the fact doesn’t mean it’s okay. With this type of attitude, keeping employees will no longer be an option, because no one will want to work for them. The best way to diffuse the situation is to pull that particular person to the side and express the way you feel (nonconfrontational manner). If that doesn’t work then reevaluate the tactic and go at it in a different manner. Like I said before, maybe he/she isn’t aware of the behavior they’re exhibiting, but it still needs to be brought to light. Great Read!!
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Post by lakeishabrooks on Jun 24, 2013 11:08:55 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Don't Let A Micromanager Terrorize Your Workplace
I resent micromanagers. It can make you not want to work. I am the type of person that likes to work by themseleves but, I can also work with people. My thing is that you should feel confident in your workers enough to give them a task and believe that they can do it. When you micromanage it actually puts more work on you. You should be less stressed as possible. If you cant trust your workers to complete a task there are two thing you can do, one is reevaluate yourself , or let that employee that is not doing their job go.
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Post by elvia on Jun 24, 2013 14:58:09 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Don't Let A Micromanager Terrorize Your Workplace
I personally hate to have a manager breathing down my neck all the time! I don't think micromanaging is effective at all. Micromanaging can lead to employees feeling as though they can't be trusted to do their task without having a manager standing over them. Employees will indeed become less productive due to micromanagement. Just because something isn't going as planned doesn't mean it is okay to lash out at employee and make crazy demands. Yes, micromanagers often aren't aware that their actions are affecting the productivity of their employees, but as a manager you should know how to work under pressure without mistreating the people around you. As an employee of a micromanager you should try to speak to your manager in a private setting explaining to them how their management skills are affecting your performance in the workplace.
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Post by mda1287 on Jun 24, 2013 15:48:44 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Don't Let A Micromanager Terrorize Your Workplace
I have dealt with and continue to deal with micromanagers in my workplace. They have this annoying superiority complex and feel that simply because of their position, they can do what they want and tell other associates under them to do whatever they want with a negative attitude. Not to mention that they feel a lot of pressure from their superiors and get frustrated and take it out on the lower level associates. It is up to the lower level employees to notify the higher managers of what the micromanagers are doing to the whole team. However, if the general manager or the store manager has made friends with the micromanager, then you have to go even higher up to be heard. Take care of this issue immediately before the whole company falls to the ground. And it will, just as it has with many companies.
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Post by maryhilse12 on Jun 24, 2013 17:39:57 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Accept Your Employees For Who They Are
Allowing your employees to express themselves and providing tools to help them get the job done is the manager's responsibility. Giving employees their creative space will push them to perform better. I have two employees who are constantly complaining that the other one is slow, she doesn't follow up on paperwork, and so on, they are so worried about the other one, it's quite amusing to me. I'm always suggesting that's just how fast she is, it's not hurting anyone as long as the work is done at the end of the day, I'm fine with how it gets done because it is done. If they would only embrace each others assets and not worry about the flaw, my job would be easier. I'm constantly checking on them, making sure they are playing nice.
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Post by scotthunt13 on Jun 25, 2013 11:39:30 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Don't Let A Micromanager Terrorize Your Workplace
Micromanagers are the worst. Yet they exist in just about every work environment. I don't need someone following my every move telling me to do this or do that. I know what I have to do, just tell me once and then I'm good for the rest of the day. I get so aggravated when I'm being constantly watched at work and it makes me not want to do as good of a job at times. No body can do their job well with someone on their case every few minutes.
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Post by jacobthompson on Jun 25, 2013 14:19:05 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Don't Let A Micromanager Terrorize Your
Nice article. I think that when a manager micro-manages everything, it shows that he/she doesn’t trust the employees. Once employee empowerment goes away, they whole atmosphere and feeling of the business goes with it. While it may be difficult to trust every single employee, allowing the others to make particular decisions can boost moral and confidence of the whole department or company.
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Post by kylekling on Jun 25, 2013 17:21:28 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Don't Let A Micromanager Terrorize Your Workplace
In my opinion, micro-managers that act like that, are on a power run. They get a little power in a business and they think that they have to yell and scream or make rude comments when you mess up so that they look better. I know most of them have the right idea in mind but just have a bad way of carrying it out. It's good to take authority cause you're not their to be your employees friend, but treating them badly won't get you anywhere either.
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Post by leannthompson on Jun 27, 2013 11:40:14 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Don't Let A Micromanager Terrorize Your Workplace I believe micromanagers are often very unaware of the impact they are having on the team and individuals. Micromanagers will unintentionally cause individuals to feel mistrusted and they will become less effective. I have personally witnessed a situation where a manager micromanaged his employees. The manager did not have bad intentions, but he seen work that was not being completed satisfactorily and he stepped in and completed the task. This continued and before long, the manager was completing most of the tasks for this individual. This created a situation that was not that left both the manager and his direct report feeling very frustrated. INSTANT MBA: Don't Let A Micromanager Terrorize Your Workplace I have also dealt with a micromanager who was unaware of of micromanaging, it is just who she is as person. I used to be very frustrated with her doubling checking my work and constantly being asked "what are you working" on several times a day, even after years of working for her. Once I took a step back and realized that her intent was nothing malicious or second guessing of my work, it is just how she operates I was able to let go of the frustration. She just likes to stay in formed at all times and prefers to check over work no matter how or small the task is. She would be doing the same thing to another person in my position.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2013 11:51:25 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Don't Let A Micromanager Terrorize Your Workplace
Micromanagers are a hassle in the workplace. I currently have one at my job and I find it is easier on myself if I just ignore her and carry on with my business. They constantly double check your work and they have a mindset that no one else knows how to do anything right. Micromanagers should be talked to and worked with to fix the problem. Often sitting down and reviewing what each individual can do will help the whole situation out.
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Post by campbell22 on Jun 30, 2013 18:29:31 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Don't Let A Micromanager Terrorize Your Workplace I think micromanagers can be helpful in a company but so many of them tend to abuse their authority. It gets to the point where you may think they own the business the way that they are always hovering, constantly checking and asking what are you doing. I feel that the double checking of work may begin to make employees feel as if their work isn't trusted but the worst part is when the micromanager has an attitude about everything. Double checking work may be in their job description to make sure work is efficient and so they won't get fired but the attitude isn't needed. If companies can find great micromanagers, I think it would make everyone's job a little easier.
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