Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Micromanagement gets most of the attention, but under-management may be just as big a problem. The good news is that it’s possible to improve one’s performance in these areas; though it takes practice these are primarily issues of will , rather than ability: you need to commit to them first.

Micromanagement 15

Micromanagement Management Human Resources Self-aware 15

Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 23, 2009

They also need to trust that the team members will do what they have committed to do. Or, How To Make Micromanagement Work For You | Product Management Meets Pop Culture , on November 25, 2009 at 7:01 am said: [.] Trust goes both ways: product managers need to carry out their tasks in such a way that the team members can trust them.

Succession 154

Succession Covey Trout Godin 154

Frank Sonnenberg Online

JANUARY 23, 2024

Lack of commitment. Instead of exercising authority and control , secure commitment by involving folks in the decision-making process and obtaining mutually agreed-upon goals. Instead of micromanaging everything that people do, trust them to do what’s right. Do You Have A Strong Work Ethic? Scarce resources.

Follow-up 114

Follow-up Micromanagement Commitment Goal 114

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 17, 2015

They don’t learn the language of the organization or ever feel a deep commitment to the cause. In the end, even though you shouldn’t micromanage, it is your job as a board member to protect the integrity of the organization. Can Non-Profit Work Encourage a Poor Work Ethic? Don’t be that member. Participate.

Micromanagement 30

Micromanagement Learning-by-Doing Participative Edmondson 30

Skip Prichard

AUGUST 25, 2019

On that score, the company’s Code of Ethics claimed that “gaming” (the manipulation and / or misrepresentation of sales or referrals) was against the rules and grounds for dismissal. Their raft might be micromanaging what gets done and how it gets done. But that’s not the only thing rotten about that culture.

Competitive Advantage 92

Competitive Advantage Leadership Analysis Tips 92

Frank Sonnenberg Online

OCTOBER 10, 2023

If you want to encourage ownership , don’t micromanage. The commitment is much stronger. Do You Have a Strong Work Ethic? Keep your paws off. Do you push people away because you’re a control freak — and then complain that you’re doing all the work yourself? Get on the same page. There isn’t a formal agreement.

Teamwork 94

Teamwork Micromanagement Short-term Comparison 94

Lead from Within

JUNE 15, 2018

The best leaders have to show all those they lead how their decisions align with the organization’s vision, goals, targets and ethics. The worst thing a leader can do is to micromanage the talented people they have hired. Commit everything you do to excellence. 2. Define tasks. 3. Focus on goals and getting results.

Leadership 167

Leadership Motivation Micromanagement Active Listening 167

Harvard Business Review

JULY 21, 2016

But consider the micromanager who asks you to document every step of your calculations so that he can be sure you got the right answer. Only leaders perceived as moderate in their ethical requests were effective in promoting positive employee behavior. That in turn hurt morale and left employees feeling mistrustful.

How To 8

How To Ethics Supply Chain Learning-by-Doing 8