Lead Change Blog

APRIL 13, 2016

That is, it is a good leader’s job to encourage creative thinking within the organization, and construct a team that works well, by bringing in workers with varying aspects that complement each other. It’s important to understand that there are many ways to reach a goal. Micromanaging. Limiting Group Diversity.

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Creativity Skills Micromanagement Leadership 150

Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 13, 2020

To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2021.

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Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 123

Experience to Lead

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Essentially, it comes down to a person’s ability to support their team to achieve collective goals based on the values and beliefs of a company, versus limiting them and micromanaging. A leader works with their staff to identify, develop and support business goals in a way that is achievable.

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Long-term Short-term Delegation Goal 52

Eric Jacobson

MARCH 15, 2021

Congratulations if you selected some of these earlier and are making progress on them. Feel free to select some additional ones now to complete throughout the rest of the year.

Mentor 65

Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 65

HR Digest

APRIL 18, 2024

Empathy is the key–understand their unique challenges and be flexible, focusing on outputs rather than micromanaging their every move. Set clear goals and objectives, leaving no room for ambiguity. Encourage open dialogue, constructive criticism, and a willingness to learn from one another.

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Team Bond How To Management 52

Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 27, 2020

To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2021.

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Management Mentor Micromanagement Consensus 65

Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 19, 2021

To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2022.

Mentor 65

Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 65

Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 22, 2019

To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2020.

Mentor 66

Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 66

Eric Jacobson

JUNE 10, 2021

Congratulations if you selected some of these earlier and are making progress on them. Feel free to select some additional ones now to complete throughout the rest of the year.

Mentor 65

Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 65

Experience to Lead

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It’s not about micromanaging, it’s about giving team members guidance so they have something to aim toward and a sense of direction within their role. Transparency between parties is crucial in working towards a common goal and maintaining strong relationships along the way.

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Succession Leadership Learning-by-Doing Construction 52

HR Digest

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Don’t burden them with stress or micromanagement. Offer consistent and constructive feedback. High performers consistently look to improve, as such constructive feedback is essential. Engage in regular meetings to evaluate their work, offer feedback, and discuss goals and careers. . Offer them what they need to progress.

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Company How To Sharpe Construction 59

Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 13, 2014

This question from Jennifer: “Can you give us some tips and tricks for 1X1 meetings with your boss, including how to prepare for the meeting and ways to discuss your career and goals?” If you let them know in a constructive way, most will do what they can to support you. Don’t ask your boss to prioritize your work.

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Tips Career Micromanagement Self-aware 310

Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Searching for some more ways to become an effective leader?

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Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 65

Eric Jacobson

JUNE 16, 2019

If you selected some from this list below, great. And, if you need a few more to tackle during the rest of this year, find some that you know achieving will make you a better leader.

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Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Leadership 50

Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 20, 2018

To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2019.

Mentor 50

Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 50

Eric Jacobson

APRIL 16, 2021

Searching for some more ways to become an effective leader?

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Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 65

Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year''s resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and December 31, think about which couple you want to work on in 2015.

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Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 102

Eric Jacobson

MAY 12, 2019

Don't micromanage 2. Mix praise with constructive feedback for how to make improvement 32. Set clear goals and objectives 52. And, if you've been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill? Don't be a bottleneck 3.

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Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Open-book 50

Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 22, 2013

With only a couple weeks left of 2013, it''s time to select your New Year''s Resolutions for 2014. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year''s resolutions for leaders ?

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Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 101

Eric Jacobson

JUNE 24, 2018

And, if you are still seeking resolutions for this year, perhaps write down (and start working on) five to ten from the following list of ideal resolutions for leaders: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all (..)

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Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 50

Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 22, 2014

With only about a week left of 2014, it''s time to select your New Year''s Resolutions for 2015. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year''s resolutions for leaders ?

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Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 83

Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 31, 2017

To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and tomorrow, think about which couple you want to work on during 2018.

Mentor 50

Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 50

Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 6, 2018

Don't micromanage 2. Mix praise with constructive feedback for how to make improvement 32. Set clear goals and objectives 52. And, if you've been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill? Don't be a bottleneck 3.

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Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Open-book 50

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 17, 2016

Part of the draw of self-managing organizations, like those we explore in our recent HBR article , is their promise to free us from the disease of micromanagement. Before we get to what works, let’s consider what micromanaging really is and what puts you at risk of doing it. How do you avoid falling into micromanagement?

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Micromanagement Constraint Delegation Goal 8

Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Resolutions Goals Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Goals' To get your started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year''s resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and December 31, think about which couple you want to work on in 2014.

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Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 62

Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 2, 2014

This list was published last December in my blog, about the time many leaders were identifying their professional and personal goals for 2014. And, only 8% will achieve their goals. Perhaps you''ve already achieve your goal! Don''t micromanage 2. Mix praise with constructive feedback for how to make improvement 32.

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Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 70

Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 31, 2016

To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and tomorrow, think about which couple you want to work on during 2017.

Mentor 50

Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 50

Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and December 31, think about which couple you want to work on during 2017.

Mentor 50

Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 50

Eric Jacobson

JUNE 27, 2013

Don''t micromanage 2. Mix praise with constructive feedback for how to make improvement 32. Set clear goals and objectives 52. And, if you''ve been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill? Don''t be a bottleneck 3.

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Tips How To Mentor Micromanagement 98

Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Don't micromanage 2. Mix praise with constructive feedback for how to make improvement 32. Set clear goals and objectives 52. And, if you've been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill? Don't be a bottleneck 3.

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Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Open-book 105

Eric Jacobson

APRIL 29, 2017

Don't micromanage 2. Mix praise with constructive feedback for how to make improvement 32. Set clear goals and objectives 52. And, if you've been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill? Don't be a bottleneck 3.

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How To Mentor Micromanagement Consensus 50

Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Don''t micromanage 2. Mix praise with constructive feedback for how to make improvement 32. Set clear goals and objectives 52. And, if you''ve been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill? Don''t be a bottleneck 3.

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Tips How To Mentor Micromanagement 87

Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 29, 2015

It's time to select your New Year's Resolutions for 2016. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders?

Mentor 50

Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 50

Eric Jacobson

JULY 3, 2016

Hopefully, you're still doing great. So good that you're ready to add another one or two resolutions to your list to tackle during the remainder of the year. Here are some choices to choose from.

Mentor 50

Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 50

Eric Jacobson

JUNE 6, 2015

This list was published last December in my blog, about the time many leaders were identifying their professional and personal goals for 2015. And, only 8% will achieve their goals. Perhaps you've already achieve your goal! Don't micromanage 2. Mix praise with constructive feedback for how to make improvement 32.

Mentor 50

Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 50

Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 28, 2015

To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and December 31, think about which couple you want to work on in 2016.

Mentor 50

Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 50

Eric Jacobson

APRIL 3, 2013

This list was published last December in my blog, about the time many leaders were identifying their professional and personal goals for 2013. And, only 8% will achieve their goals. Perhaps you've already achieve your goal! Don't micromanage 2. Mix praise with constructive feedback for how to make improvement 32.

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Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 70