A sure way of becoming a liability for your team and also for your employers is to micromanage – getting into the nitty-gritty of each and every aspect of the task at hand.
Learn to delegate and allow your team members to make mistakes.
Demand results, but develop your people in the long run.
If you happen to report to a boss who believes in getting things done by breathing down your neck, try the following to keep your sanity in check:
- Make it a habit to meet him half-way through.
- Empathize with the poor soul. Try to reduce his blood pressure. That is what you get paid for.
- Be clear about your deliverables.
- Sincerity helps. Following due processes and protocol helps.
- Have a positive attitude. At an opportune time, let him know that you are not too comfortable being micromanaged.
(Excerpt from my book ‘Surviving in the Corporate Jungle’, the English version of which was released recently. The Portuguese version of the excerpt follows.)
MICROGESTÃO
A maneira mais certa de se tornar um peso para a sua equipa e também para seus empregadores é a microgestão –meter-se em todas as tarefas até ao mais ínfimo pormenor.
Aprenda a delegar e a permitir que os seus colaboradores cometam erros.
Exija resultados, mas desenvolva as competências dos seus colaboradores no longo prazo.
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