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