Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 3, 2017

That means it’s up to you to highlight goals, even if it feels at first like micromanaging. Case Study #1: Support your perfectionists and look for time-saving tools. “She was so good that I figured, why should I jeopardize her performance or micromanage her? Eliminate roadblocks and hurdles.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 29, 2016

But don’t micromanage, Cohen warns. Don’t: Micromanage. Case Study #1: Create open lines of communication and respect your team’s downtime. ” Case Study #2: Communicate expectations and track progress. Overcommit your team to too many projects and initiatives.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 17, 2015

Should you give them performance reviews so they know where they stand? ” Don’t micromanage. There’s no need to do a formal review with freelancers (“I’m not even a big fan of giving employees performance reviews,” admits Pink) but that doesn’t mean you should skimp on the feedback.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 4, 2018

” His new book, Measure What Matters , contains his explanation for how and why the system works, as well as case studies by leaders who’ve adopted it — including Bill Gates, Larry Page, and Bono. Doerr stopped by HBR to talk about his passion for setting and reaching goals.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 20, 2014

Case study#1: Find a common purpose. Case study #2: Choose a neutral environment. She assumed I was arrogant and I assumed she was trying to micromanage me. Assume that things will change immediately ­— repairing relationships can take time. Rachel Levitt* had an ongoing conflict with her coworker, Pia*.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 17, 2011

Consider a mini-case study: America. America's got a (major) competitiveness problem: its goods simply aren't in enough demand by the rest of the world — and it isn't all the fault of China deliberately keeping its currency undervalued.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 30, 2017

And don’t micromanage. Case Study #1: Encourage your star to seek out learning opportunities both inside and outside your organization. ” Case Study # 2: Find out what motivates your star, and empower her to advance. “Give her discretion in how she does the work.” Hoard talent.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 22, 2015

People are also being asked by their bosses or HR to attend conferences, read case studies, watch videos, and try their hand at simulations, all with the goal of picking up new ideas and techniques. They get better at devoting attention and providing support — without micromanaging.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

“When you have a micromanaging boss, for example, it’s easy to think that your biggest priority is to work for a manager who doesn’t smother you, but if you seek out that one thing, you may end up being unhappy for slightly different reasons.” Case study #1: Turn to those who know you.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 5, 2017

Maybe they repeatedly ask you to review their work, look for constant feedback, or regularly show up at your desk to chat. ” Perhaps this person “worked for a micromanager in the past, and she’s in the habit of double- and triple-checking with you.” What do you do about that needy person on your team?

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