It’s been said that people join companies and leave managers. Almost everyone can’t stand a boss who is a micromanager. But what if you might be a micromanager?
You know you are a micromanager if the weight of responsibility along with the thinking and planning related to it, ultimately sits with you. You will know this is true if the problems, thinking and decisions come to you.
To avoid micromanagement and instead achieve leadership one must transfer the responsibility and coach the person. This leads to the clarity and tension that drives accountability and results.
This week we discuss what to do if you’re concerned that you might be a micromanager.
152 I’m worried that I’m micromanaging my team – what should I do?
Episode 152 – The Growth Whisperers
The Growth Whisperers is a weekly podcast hosted by Brad Giles and Kevin Lawrence two advisors to mid-market businesses, one Australian, one Canadian, who each work with CEOs and Leadership Teams across the world with a mission to build enduring, great companies. Each weekly episode covers interesting situations and questions from the world of strategic planning, leadership development, talent and hiring in high growth entrepreneurial companies where real results matter.
152 I’m worried that I’m micromanaging my team – what should I do?
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