Does it annoy you when your boss doesn't trust you? Who wouldn't be annoyed? It's very unpleasant when your boss stands behind your chair all the time and checks everything, down to the smallest detail, to make sure you're doing your job well enough. It's paradoxical when an employee who worked under this type of boss becomes a manager and begins to behave in the same way. These managers often don't even realize they are being as much of a micromonager as their old bosses, and that their employees hate it just as much.
Let's try to ask ourselves these questions: Do you give your subordinates a hard time? Do you give them enough space to work independently? Fastcompany.com highlighted the following ways to find out whether you try to control your people too much.
1. They are always waiting for you
If your people often tell you that you are the obstacle blocking a task because everyone is waiting for your opinion or approval, it's you who is at fault. Are all your approvals really necessary?
2. You are not satisfied with the results of work
Managers can't always be completely satisfied, but they shouldn't always be dissatisfied either. If you are dissatisfied, it's your fault. You have chosen the people for your team and you are leading them. However, you should also think about whether they really don't work well, or if they just don't meet your perfectionist ideals.
3. You get involved in everything
If you try to be at all meetings, participate in all interviews and make decisions about everything, sooner or later you will find that you can't. Instead, show your people that you have more confidence in them by giving them more space to do their jobs.
4. You want to give your opinion on everything
When a manager talks about everything, his people often lose track of what is his personal opinion and what is an official opinion or command. Therefore, you should always say clearly what your personal opinion is and discuss it with others. Also, consider whether you need to state your opinion every time. There are situations when employees benefit more when they can form their own opinions and find solutions to issues themselves.
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