help, i work for a micromanager
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HELP!I work for a
MICROMANAGER
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3 Ways to Reframe
the Micromanager
Story
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THEY are dedicated,conscientious,hardworking,individuals
in leadership roles.
LET’S start by assumingPOSITIVE INTENTIONS:
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They don’t wantIMPORTANT stuff
falling through Cracks.the
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“I care.”
Their real story is...
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SO WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?
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“I care,”
Isn’t the story
coming across to
the team.
The problem
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3 different stories are coming across:
Share this with your manager
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“I don’t trust you.”
Story #1
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“You’re incompetent.”
Story #2
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“You don’t deserve to be treated like a
professional.”
Story #3
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Costly.
Inaccurate stories are
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leaders reframe Proactive
inaccurateSTORIES.
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How?
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1. Start with Empathy
Consider: How would I like to be treated if I were in their shoes?
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2. Be Vulnerable
Ask for input: “What would you do differently
if you were me?”
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3. Implement Better Communication systems(a) Clarify expectations from the start. (b) Make accountability the goal. (c) Assume positive intentions.(d) Revisit “a” when things don’t go as planned.
Trust your team and the process.
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I get it, but I needsome help...
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