HELP!I work for a

MICROMANAGER

3 Ways to Reframe

the Micromanager

Story

THEY are dedicated,conscientious,hardworking,individuals

in leadership roles.

LET’S start by assumingPOSITIVE INTENTIONS:

They don’t wantIMPORTANT stuff

falling through Cracks.the

“I care.”

Their real story is...

SO WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?

“I care,”

Isn’t the story

coming across to

the team.

The problem

3 different stories are coming across:

Share this with your manager

“I don’t trust you.”

Story #1

“You’re incompetent.”

Story #2

“You don’t deserve to be treated like a

professional.”

Story #3

Costly.

Inaccurate stories are

leaders reframe Proactive

inaccurateSTORIES.

How?

1. Start with Empathy

Consider: How would I like to be treated if I were in their shoes?

2. Be Vulnerable

Ask for input: “What would you do differently

if you were me?”

3. Implement Better Communication systems(a) Clarify expectations from the start. (b) Make accountability the goal. (c) Assume positive intentions.(d) Revisit “a” when things don’t go as planned.

Trust your team and the process.

I get it, but I needsome help...

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