Around the early 1900s as we shifted from an agrarian economy to an industrial engine, micromanagers were needed to help farm hands become industrialists. A couple of decades later, they were obsolete. But, they managed to evolve so that, unfortunately, they are still around today. Do you work for one, are one, lead one or have a culture of micromanagement? This article may help.
Source: Gallup, July 27, 2020. Link. Today’s micromanager is likely someone who wants it done exactly their way but provides little context, support, help or advice.
INSIGHTS: The first indication a business is going to fail is the moment the smartest people in the room start to believe they are.