{"id":197249,"date":"2022-01-12T04:09:22","date_gmt":"2022-01-12T09:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/?p=197249"},"modified":"2022-01-12T04:50:06","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T09:50:06","slug":"how-to-deal-with-a-micromanager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/how-to-deal-with-a-micromanager\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Deal with a Micromanager?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If an employer closely monitors their employees, pinpoints several of their small mistakes, and reminds them of their tasks continuously, chances are they are a micromanager. Micromanagement is considered a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/positive-attitude\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=in-line&amp;utm_campaign=how-to-deal-with-a-micromanager\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>negative thing<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at the workplace and can be a dangerous way of managing employees. Bosses who intervene a little too much in their employee\u2019s activities aren&#8217;t always considered the best bosses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interestingly, this behavior isn\u2019t just limited to bosses but also prevails in coworkers. Such coworkers are rarely liked by others. A bossy coworker can make life in the workplace frustrating and even difficult.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we talk about micromanagement, its effects on the employees, and ways how to deal with a micromanager, boss, and coworker. Additionally, we\u2019ll also take you through some tell-tale signs of a micromanager.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper fourthree\" style=\"width:960px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_I9EXhR_2GM4\"><div id=\"lyte_I9EXhR_2GM4\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FI9EXhR_2GM4%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/I9EXhR_2GM4\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FI9EXhR_2GM4%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube video thumbnail\" width=\"960\" height=\"700\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:960px;margin:5px auto;\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=how-to-deal-with-a-micromanager&amp;utm_content=above-the-fold\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-197242 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211229_192400_0000.png\" alt=\"Remote working with AttendanceBot\" width=\"785\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211229_192400_0000.png 785w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211229_192400_0000-300x49.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211229_192400_0000-768x125.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211229_192400_0000-100x16.png 100w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211229_192400_0000-700x114.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Micromanaging?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the term tells us, a micromanager is a person who manages everything extra closely and intervenes in their employees\u2019 activities. Micromanagers closely observe the work of their co-workers too. Although most micromanagers have good intentions, micromanagement isn\u2019t considered a healthy thing to do because it allows very little freedom within the workplace. Being micromanaged at work can lead to many negative emotions in the employees besides lowering their productivity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jenny Chatman, a professor of management at Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley who researches and consults on organizational culture <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2011\/09\/stop-being-micromanaged\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>says<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u201cIt\u2019s more about your bosses\u2019 level of internal anxiety and needs to control situations than anything about you,\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs of a Micromanager\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for the following signs in someone you think may be a micromanager:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They become over-involved in every task<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They dislike it if someone makes a decision without consulting them<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are rarely satisfied with any result<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thye set unrealistic deadlines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They focus on trivial details<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Takes great pride in correcting or changing people\u2019s work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Micromanagers frequently communicate with their employees outside of office hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with such managers, turnover rates are usually high<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They prefer to be in the loop of every decision<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is reluctant to delegate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They may have severe mood swings\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applies the same level of intensity and scrutiny to every task and never prioritizes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-197251 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-sora-shimazaki-5668490-min.jpg\" alt=\"employees working\" width=\"950\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-sora-shimazaki-5668490-min.jpg 950w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-sora-shimazaki-5668490-min-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-sora-shimazaki-5668490-min-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-sora-shimazaki-5668490-min-100x53.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-sora-shimazaki-5668490-min-700x368.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Deal with a Micromanaging Boss?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dealing with a micromanager boss can be exhausting and frustrating but you as an employee can take several steps to make things easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand What Triggers Them<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bosses micromanage when things don\u2019t go their way. It can also mean employees are repetitively doing things that are triggering them. One way to manage a micromanaging boss is to understand what triggers them and stop doing those things. For instance, you need to understand why they are micromanaging you. Implementing the findings can help you become better and avoid being micromanaged often.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask What You Can Do Better<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re an employee with a micromanager boss, ask them how you can improve? Being direct is always a great solution. Asking what you can do better to address their managing needs. This will help set an intention of collaboration and support that will help you become a better employee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think From Your Boss\u2019s Perspective<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes putting yourself in another\u2019s shoes can sort most things out. Do this and think from the perspective of your boss. You will understand why they feel the need to intervene in every task that you do. Ask them questions like what results do they expect out of this or how often do they want to be given status updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have Productive Conversations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set a positive intention for work with your boss. Identify which behaviors may trigger the micromanagement needs of your manager. Talk to them about the feeling you may have after certain behaviors are directed towards you. Try giving feedback on how their behavior and micromanaging affect you. If something doesn\u2019t work for you, come to a solution that does.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dig Deeper<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probe into the micromanaging method of your manager. If they ask you to do something, you can go into details and ask them what would happen if they did this? Or what outcome will doing this task generate? Once you do get into the details, you both will find it easy to be on the same page. You will know what they expect of you and they will know you\u2019re working just fine on your own.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find the Root Cause<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, it\u2019s good to keep an eye on your own work as well. Finding the root cause of why your manager feels the need to micro-monitor everything is a great start, to begin with. Ask yourself questions like what am I doing that made my boss say that? Am I delivering the work just like they want? Is my performance okay?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build Trust<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It always comes down to building trust between you and your manager. A person feels the need to micromanage, overanalyze and intervene in someone\u2019s work only when there isn\u2019t enough trust. Building <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/building-rapport\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=in-line&amp;utm_campaign=how-to-deal-with-a-micromanager\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>trust<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the key to reducing such behavior on the part of your micromanager.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet the Expectations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most micromanagers have good intentions towards their employees. One solution can be to meet the expectations they have set. Understand what\u2019s important to them and then meet those expectations. Focus on building trust by consistently delivering results.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join the Forces\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partnering up with your manager is another solution to putting the need for micromanaging to an end. Both you and your manager want the company\u2019s success. It\u2019s a good idea to join hands with them and take their advice. Invite conversations with them and talk about what advice you like and which you\u2019d rather not take.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide Guidance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes micromanagers aren&#8217;t aware that they are micromanaging you. You can always guide them on that front. If you don\u2019t like a certain behavior directed at you, question it. You can always say things like can I have y take at this task? Can I take things my way on this project?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcome the Suggestions with a Smile<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcome, all that your micromanager boss may throw at you, with a smile. If it\u2019s something you dislike you can always ask them do you not trust me on this? And if you think you\u2019re doing the task well enough then assure them that you\u2019ve got this. Again building trust is the key.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Deal with a Micromanaging Coworker?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are control freaks at your workplace that often make a workplace toxic. Although you can\u2019t control your boss or coworkers, you can control how you respond to their behavior.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set Boundaries<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t let your micromanager coworker ruin your day. Stay calm and rise above the drama. Set clear boundaries and clearly communicate where you don\u2019t want them to intervene.\u00a0 Sometimes when you\u2019re being nice it can be hard to say no. But it\u2019s important to recognize when you\u2019re being manipulated and micro-managed. Set clear limits on things you aren\u2019t willing to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-197252 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-alena-darmel-7710085-min.jpg\" alt=\"Presenting at work\" width=\"950\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-alena-darmel-7710085-min.jpg 950w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-alena-darmel-7710085-min-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-alena-darmel-7710085-min-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-alena-darmel-7710085-min-100x53.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-alena-darmel-7710085-min-700x368.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Control How You Response<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can&#8217;t control how a micromanager may behave toward you but you can always choose how to respond to that. For instance, if you find that micromanager coworkers talk about their self-proclaimed high standards that you and others fail to meet, leave that conversation. Stay calm and let your anger go. Just focus on how you can better yourself without having to worry about others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t Take Orders<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you will continuously do as they ask you, you\u2019ll feed their controlling personality even more. Learn to refuse to take orders. Make them understand that they\u2019re, not the boss.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Face It<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes that best option is to directly say no. Refuse to be micromanaged at work at the hands of mere coworkers. If you don\u2019t like how they come at you, confront the situation, tell them you perceive specific comments as hurtful, and you\u2019d rather prefer them to talk in some other way.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep it About Work<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not everything that everyone says is meant to be taken personally. Keep it all about work. Listen to them but at the same time keep calm, do your work and remind yourself that this is about work and your co-worker.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think from their Perspective\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like it\u2019s for micromanager bosses, it\u2019s the same for coworkers. Learn to gain perspective from your coworkers and think about why this might be happening. Some reasons can be that they have more experience than you and therefore want you to be doing things the same way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Question Yourself\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s always a good idea to keep a check on yourself as well. You may want to change your way of doing things that may be triggering their micromanagement behavior. In some cases doing things, as they say, may prove beneficial for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building Synergy and Trust<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, trust is important. Assure your coworker that you\u2019ve got this so they can stop micromanaging every move of yours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notice Things Around You<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See if the micromanager coworker is behaving like this with everyone or if it is just you. Ask questions like \u2018Are they the same towards everybody? Is someone else also saying something?\u2019 If it\u2019s with everyone, you need to think about how this can be avoided. If it is just with you, chances are things may be above micromanagement for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raise Your Opinions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know that control freaks tend to think their methods and tactics are superior to everyone else\u2019s. But if you disagree with some of their suggestions or advice, don\u2019t hesitate to speak up. Question their way and make them believe there are other people who can think of better ideas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t Argue<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arguing with a micromanager coworker isn\u2019t going to get you anywhere, It will instead drain more of your energy. The best way to deal with people like this is to stay calm and avoid arguments if you realize you both aren\u2019t going to be on the same ground.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a Mediator<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you both realize things are only going south, consider involving a mediator. Although it may seem childish, it\u2019s a great solution for issues like this. Set up a meeting with your boss where both of you present your cases. Only then a manager can decide which method they think is better to reach the results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn to Ignore<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some situations&#8211;especially if the bad behavior persists despite your best efforts&#8211;it may be best to try ignoring it. Ignoring what they may have to say to you can derail them off their strategy and might even prevent it from happening again. If nothing, it will help stay peaceful.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seek Support<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are likely many other coworkers who are frustrated by this person. You can always seek additional support from these coworkers if your manager isn\u2019t taking notice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lead by Example<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you treat everyone around you in a polite and better way, they\u2019ll notice. Leading by example can be a good way to tackle such people.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bottomline<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Micromanagement, be it from a boss or a coworker isn\u2019t the greatest trait. Both managers and coworkers need to avoid this. Instead, they should focus on establishing and maintaining open, honest communication and setting boundaries. With the right mindset and the right attitude, you can deal with such micromanagers effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=how-to-deal-with-a-micromanager&amp;utm_content=final\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-196715 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Absence-and-Time-Management-Solution-for-Hybrid-Workplaces.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"785\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Absence-and-Time-Management-Solution-for-Hybrid-Workplaces.png 785w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Absence-and-Time-Management-Solution-for-Hybrid-Workplaces-300x49.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Absence-and-Time-Management-Solution-for-Hybrid-Workplaces-768x125.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Absence-and-Time-Management-Solution-for-Hybrid-Workplaces-100x16.png 100w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Absence-and-Time-Management-Solution-for-Hybrid-Workplaces-700x114.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Micromanagement is considered a negative thing at the workplace. 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