INSTANT MBA: Don't Let A Micromanager Terrorize Your Workplace

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		Tech Entertainment Wall Street Markets Strategy Sports Lifestyle Politics International Video Latest Thursday, May 17, 2012 Advertisement Today's advice comes from Simon North, co-author of the eBook How to Get the Job You Want, via his column on Forbes.com:  "Often micromanagers are oblivious to the effect they are having on other people. They actually think all their micromanaging is producing a better work product." Micromanagers often feel pressure to produce and when someone on the team is not doing they share, the micromanager feels out of control. Consequently, they tend to lash and make unfair demands on everyone else, says North. While micromanagers might have a good reason for their behavior, their actions are unproductive and demoralizing. "Without being confrontational, find a way to let this person know how micromanagement affects you. A little levity could diffuse the tension. Or you might just ask how he or she thinks it feels to be second-guessed and mistrusted all the time." Want your business advice featured in Instant MBA? Submit your tips to tipoftheday@businessinsider.com. Be sure to include your name, your job title, and a photo of yourself in your email. Please follow Careers on Twitter and Facebook. Share this: Facebook Twitter Digg Reddit StumbleUpon LinkedIn The email address for your subscription is: ipat39@gmail.com Change Your Email Address | Unsubscribe | Subscribe | Subscribe to the Careers RSS Feed Business Insider. 257 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010 Terms of Service | Privacy Policy

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