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Control vs. Micromanaging – Clearing Up the Confusion!

Many managers and leaders don’t always realize when control slips into micromanagement. It’s a fine line, and here’s a quick breakdown to help identify the difference: Control: 🎯 Setting clear goals and #targets 🤝 Offering #guidance and resources, providing support when needed—but not constantly 🚀 Giving your team the #freedom to work, take risks, make decisions, and grow 📊 Monitoring progress without getting involved in every small detail   Micromanaging 🤦‍♂️ Inserting yourself into every decision, big or small 🚫 Limiting your team’s #creativity and decision-making 💔 Breaking down #trust and ownership 👀 Overseeing every tiny detail and asking for constant updates on minor tasks Trusting your team to perform means giving them room to succeed—control should never feel limiting. Share your views

The Fine Line Between Creativity and Credibility in Print Media

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The Fine Line Between Creativity and Credibility in Print Media! 24th Jan. Kerala print dailies featured a shocking headline that caused widespread concern among readers, especially senior citizens. The headline, which alluded to a ‘ban on currency notes’ and a ‘shift to digital currency,’ triggered a wave of panic. Advertisement on January 24, 2050 What initially appeared to be breaking news turned out to be a creative advertisement by a Jain University promoting their ‘future-oriented course.’ While the ad was marked as a “Marketing Feature” in the top-right corner, many readers overlooked this detail. The inclusion of quotes attributed to the Prime Minister (without naming him) added to the confusion. Major newspapers, including Malayala Manorama Co. Ltd, Mathrubhumi, Kerala Kaumudi, Chandrika, Madhyamam, Suprabhatam, Mangalam, and Deepika, carried this advertisement on January 24, 2050. On one hand, this demonstrates the great impact print media can create, even in a digital-first ...