Keeping Control Without Micromanaging

  • Author: Pam Green
  • Course time: 9 minutes
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Category: team management
Series: delegating tasks

As a manager, it’s your job to make sure that your team is producing great results. You’re responsible for their success or failure. That can create a delicate balance when delegating tasks.

In this micro course, you’ll learn what micromanagement is followed by tips to help you stay in the loop with your team without taking over. In the end, compare and contrast what it means to be a good manager versus a micromanager. 

  • Video time: 3.75 minutes
  • Additional Resources: Checklist for finding a balance between keeping control and micromanaging

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