Article: Managing the Micro-Manager

Jennifer Flaten · #1 (**permalink**) 06-13-2008, 11:12 AM

Some of us are a little too familiar with the concept of Micro-Manager. This is someone who manages at a far lower and more detailed level than what is necessary. As a result, their actions can hurt productivity and morale. But don't worry just yet: there are some ways you can survive a micro-environment. We'll teach you how to take back control of your job.
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lectorlady · #2 (**permalink**) 08-27-2008, 09:09 PM

Oh why didn't I know about OA to get help with this 4 months ago. I was so wrapped up in the concept of the organization (Patient Advocate Foundation) and what they did (plus a close friend had recently passed away from cancer) that I totally ignored the warning signs of the interview (e.g., her family works for the Foundation because she needed someone she could trust among other things). The woman actually thought I should dedicate my after work hours in getting her inbox (7000+ messages) and e-mail organized - within a week! When she set up a meeting with three others (one was a co-worker) to redefine my job description (for the third time in five months), I knew it was time to leave...I'm a lot less stressed now. God bless anyone who can deal with a micro-manager.

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#1 (permalink) 06-13-2008, 11:12 AM
Jennifer Flaten Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 58	Managing the Micro-Manager Some of us are a little too familiar with the concept of Micro-Manager. This is someone who manages at a far lower and more detailed level than what is necessary. As a result, their actions can hurt productivity and morale. But don't worry just yet: there are some ways you can survive a micro-environment. We'll teach you how to take back control of your job. View The Full Article

#2 (permalink) 08-27-2008, 09:09 PM
lectorlady Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 13	Re: Managing the Micro-Manager Oh why didn't I know about OA to get help with this 4 months ago. I was so wrapped up in the concept of the organization (Patient Advocate Foundation) and what they did (plus a close friend had recently passed away from cancer) that I totally ignored the warning signs of the interview (e.g., her family works for the Foundation because she needed someone she could trust among other things). The woman actually thought I should dedicate my after work hours in getting her inbox (7000+ messages) and e-mail organized - within a week! When she set up a meeting with three others (one was a co-worker) to redefine my job description (for the third time in five months), I knew it was time to leave...I'm a lot less stressed now. God bless anyone who can deal with a micro-manager.