People & workplace

Micromanagement in the Workplace

When close oversight starts undermining trust and performance.

When close oversight starts undermining trust and performance.

Effective management provides clarity, support and accountability.

Micromanagement removes reasonable autonomy, creates anxiety and can contribute to harmful workplace behaviour.

Leaders should agree outcomes, define decision rights and schedule proportionate check-ins rather than controlling every task.

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