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Industry : Human Resources (HR) ConsultingFunctional Area : Performance Management(People Management)
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You get to work and your boss or manager glares at you from within his office. You look down at your watch and realize it is 10:01. The glare stems from the fact that you are late, an entire minute late, sixty whole seconds. Sound far-fetched? Not really. Despite the advancements in management techniques, there still exist some managers who believe in the fine and intimidating art of micromanagement.


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How do you know whether or not you have a micromanager? Some characteristics of a micromanager include a manager who questions your every move, watches you like a hawk to make sure you get in at exactly the right time every single day, attends any and every meeting that anybody on his/her team attends (even if it has nothing to do with him), takes credit for all work on his/her team and, in general, makes your work routine a nightmare. Short of taking anti-anxiety pills, how should one deal with a micromanager?

 
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1 keep very detailed notes of your daily activity
2 follow the basic rules of profession
3 Attitude Problem
4 Attitude Problem
5 Be Honest

keep very detailed notes of your daily activity

idea posted by Dipika Das Associate/Sr. Associate -(NonTechnical), ABC Consultants Private Limited

Do not doubt that a micromanager will take credit for all work that your team creates or throw the blame for a mistake he/she made towards the team, so keep very detailed notes of your daily activity. Sure, this may sound like a hassle, but, if your work decisions are ever questioned or argued, you can refer back to your documentation to settle the dispute.

For example, say your boss asks you to make a major change in the account of one of your clients. Be certain that you keep notes on this change and note the time and date and reason for the change. Four weeks pass and the client is irate because of the change and your boss turns to you asking for the explanation. Without batting an eye, you can point to your well-documented notes and put your micromanager in his/her place. Your micromanager will think twice before pointing the finger at you again.

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The example seems to be good but then if he has to blame you.. its his way of behaviour and he will do it. Instead one can ask him to mail it & later can show him his mail as a reference. But No matter what it is.. basically its there tendency and nature which makes this as a behaviour. So one need to adjust with them and be little cautious and pro-active plus fast to complete the task as they need it.

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follow the basic rules of profession

idea posted by karthikrathnam Branch manager,
There is not much any one can do about it, accept that,do your daily task without failing it,and yarn a good employee status from your big boss,and if he is number one,then don't get into any verbal arguments and maintain a low profile in office, Because you cant win a fight with a boss
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It is the best way to deal with such type of micro - managers.

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Attitude Problem

idea posted by Suryanarayan Murthy Asst Vice President (Corporate Finance), A Hydro Power Project
I have seen employees taking full advantage of a lenient Boss. My suggestion to employees is to remember "pay no mind to those who talk behind you, it simply means that you are two steps ahead" and keep on working to your best. Honesty and sincerity will have to pay. No way !
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Attitude Problem

idea posted by anuradha Education Coordinator, A to Z Technologies
I agree with the thoughts of Sh. Murthy sir.
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Be Honest

idea posted by Yatin Bharti Asst. Shipping Manager, Ratan Textiles
Honesty is a a best Policy...We hear at r school n college...Jast adhere to that. Whatever be your Professional Environment,if u r stick to your ethics,definitely nobody could let u down... Trust is the Crux of all things May b the Workplace or relations. Do trust n get the result
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