Comments on: How to Manage a Micro-Manager with Grace and Ease

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Mon, 27 May 2019 11:47:09 +0000

In reply to Mumtaz Hassan. Thank you for your kind words and encouragement, Mumtaz. I appreciate you.

By: Mumtaz Hassan

Mumtaz Hassan — Mon, 27 May 2019 10:57:29 +0000

Accurately highlighted the dangers of micromanagement to the personality of employees and work quality. Above all, the article provided advice on handling of such bosses who micromanages. I wish this article must be read by all those who start a new job.

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 06:33:54 +0000

In reply to Zeenat Merchant Syal. One of the benefits of becoming my own boss was not having to deal with micro-managers in the corporate office, Zeenat, and I can imagine what your husband faces if he is working with one. :) Knowing how to handle the situation is important. In the early days of my career, I often discussed similar situations with my father who could see through the situation and guided me on how to manage the boss. Precious advice since he too was a boss at work.

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 06:30:35 +0000

In reply to Heather. It's important to know how to handle a difficult situation that if ignored leads to stress for the employee and often leaving an otherwise good job, Heather.

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 15:13:14 +0000

You give a lot of insight and important things to think about for those in that position.

By: Zeenat Merchant Syal

Zeenat Merchant Syal — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 14:29:05 +0000

This is some excellent advice Vatsala! Everyone who works in a 9-5 corporate type job needs this advice for sure. Thankfully for me I’m my own boss 🙂 But when hubby dearest comes in from his corporate job, I am the one giving him advice on how to handle the ego clashes that happen at the work place.

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:36:29 +0000

In reply to CK Kochis. I think your former boss must have been the sister of Big Brother Cat, Cindy. :) Luckily in your case, the boss was fired. Quite often the micromanager also knows how to manipulate the higher ups or is perceived as a valuable asset and allowed to get away with toxic behavior.

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:34:35 +0000

In reply to Kelley Grimes. My pleasure, Kelley. One of the best ways to increase attrition at the workplace is to have a micromanager in charge of competent staff who are looking for career progression but aren't given a chance to work on their tasks in peace. Many times, the exit interviews reveal the issue was with the boss and I wouldn't be surprised if the boss in question practiced micromanagement.

By: Kelley Grimes

Kelley Grimes — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 18:35:42 +0000

I have never liked being micromanaged and am very interested in leadership development so I really enjoyed this article. I appreciate your 5 steps to reduce micromanagement because it is empowering and gives employees strategies to feel empowered rather than victimized. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and insight!

By: CK Kochis

CK Kochis — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 13:26:17 +0000

I can see why this subject hit a nerve! And, I love the nickname Big Brother Cat. I worked for Mean Can’t-Do-Anything-Right Manipulator! Oh my… she was very difficult to work for. In her eyes, we were insignificant, incapable, insufficient and not working hard enough. The day she was fired (five years after I was employed by the company), all of us in the office exhaled like we’d been holding our breath underwater for two minutes too long.

I appreciate the insights and course of action you share. Thank you for continuing to guide us with your pearls of wisdom.