I've observed that with the same team (myself inclusive), the project manager that micro-manages every aspect of his project is not getting results as much as the project managers that give us the leeway to make smaller decisions and only escalate to them when required.
A colleague said (and I agree) that when you micro-manage your subordinates, you cause them to stop thinking and it is very draining.
I had a discussion with another colleague that I've had to micro-manage because he needs it, really, that I'm about to stop because it's draining ME. I detest micro-managing but after a few terrible errors, I had to switch to micro-managing mode. We've agreed to practise a semi-micromanaging system where we discuss priorities for the week on Mondays, I check with him on how things are going on Wednesday and we do a full review of the week on Friday. I pray it goes well...
I'm interested in your micro-managing stories and views...Is micro-managing EVER justified? Why? Why not? Any alternatives? Any funny stories?
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