How to tell if you’re a micromanager

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When does managing someone turn into unwanted, unhelpful monitoring? Micromanagement often stems from the worry that an employee can’t do the job well without close supervision. And it can pile even more work onto high-performing employees, who are stuck having to prove they are doing work on top of actually doing work. If you’re wondering whether your constant check-ins and requests have veered into micromanagement, here are signs to consider:

Pro Tip:

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