Micromanagement Madness: How to Break Free and Lead with Trust!

Micromanagement is one of the main reasons why there are employees who resign from their jobs even if they like it but because they’re no longer happy with the management so they don’t continue working with the company.

Even if there’s a performance management process for everyone if being too hard on your team is the new norm in the workplace then there is the possibility that some of the members wouldn’t be happy but instead, they would feel it’s suffocating and they have no freedom to breathe sometimes because it seems like they’re always on guard and being watched from time to time.

Do you always feel the urge to check on your employees like a hawk? Are you like a CCTV camera that’s always watching their every move? If you've heard murmurs that you're suffocating your team like a tight necktie, well, it might be a sign you're micromanaging.

Micromanaging happens when the boss or manager gives a little too much supervision to the employees. But remember, too much of anything is rarely a good thing. Did you know that this not only burns out your team faster but also throws up walls in the workplace? 

Trust becomes a rare commodity and creativity? 

maybe they would say, “Why would I even try to be creative when I am treated like a robot on standby?” that's a thought that might cross their minds, and honestly, who can blame them? Nobody enjoys constant nagging, right? So, let's not be that.

Although micromanaging can be your way to make no room for mistakes, remember that the workplace is not just a battlefield but a training ground. Soldiers don't become great without bumps, tumbles, and missed shots. And guess what? Your team is no different. Let them learn, let them stumble, and yes, let them make mistakes. Treat your team like the eager learners they are, just like you would with your own kids. After all, it's not just about the outputs but the journey and the relationships built along the way. 

If you are struggling with trust issues or questioning your team’s commitment, you can start small. Designate small simple tasks and gradually increase them and their complexity. Remember, Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither is a solid, trusting team. Baby steps, my friend, baby steps. Keep nurturing those bonds, and watch your team flourish like never before. In the world of tight neckties, be a plunging neckline, let your people breathe.