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2 Ways to Avoid Being Micromanaged
Most of us have complained about this well-known situation at some point. What steps do you take to avoid the problem? My personal view is that if you can accomplish the following two things, the chances of being excessively micromanaged are significantly reduced. 1) Be credible. Do excellent work and anticipate questions that might come up. Do your homework well and take preventive actions before being asked. 2) Over Communicate. If you get to the boss before he or she gets to you, then the potential to be micromanaged goes down.

Escaping the Entrepreneurial Seizure: Interview with Michael Gerber
Michael Gerber’s name should sound familiar. I recommend his bestseller, The E-Myth Revisited, as the must-read classic on automation. It brief, it discusses how to create scalable businesses that are based on rules and not outstanding employees; and how to become an owner instead of constant micromanager. Michael also had a enormous influence on me as a first-time writer. His words to me were simple during our first lunch:

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There is a lot of confusion in management circles these days about leadership. Most managers assume they are also leaders. However, that is definitely not the true. Here is why knowing the difference is critical for every organization.
How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Micromanagement.
Are you constantly checking the work of your team members? Are you a perfectionist? I define micromanagement as: Often unintentionally, a micromanager delves into too much detail. Rather than allowing people the responsibility and freedom to do their job, the micromanager monitors and reviews every task. This obsession with detail causes resentment, affecting staff performance in a negative way. Micromanaging causes frustration. In the end, it can provide the impetus for staff to leave.

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How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Micromanagement.
Are you constantly checking the work of your team members? Are you a perfectionist? I define micromanagement as: Often unintentionally, a micromanager delves into too much detail. Rather than allowing people the responsibility and freedom to do their job, the micromanager monitors and reviews every task. This obsession with detail causes resentment, affecting staff performance in a negative way. Micromanaging causes frustration. In the end, it can provide the impetus for staff to leave.
Escaping the Entrepreneurial Seizure: Interview with Michael Gerber
Michael Gerber’s name should sound familiar. I recommend his bestseller, The E-Myth Revisited, as the must-read classic on automation. It brief, it discusses how to create scalable businesses that are based on rules and not outstanding employees; and how to become an owner instead of constant micromanager. Michael also had a enormous influence on me as a first-time writer. His words to me were simple during our first lunch:

6 Tips to Avoid Being Micromanaged
Being micromanaged is something most of us have complained about at some point. We get a task to do, then the boss keeps badgering us with details of how we should do it. The result is a feeling of exasperation or even helplessness. Clearly, having a micromanager for a boss reduces our empowerment and energy to do the task well. Usually we blame the boss. This article turns the logic around and suggests that we can do things to prevent being micromanaged.
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