emotional micromanagement

Examples of Micromanagement and Emotional Micromanagement

Classic micromanagement:

  • They demand to be copied on every email, even when it’s irrelevant.
  • They refuse to delegate even the smallest tasks.
  • They constantly monitor where employees are: at desks, online, even bathroom breaks.
  • They ask for updates on every minor task and obsess over deadlines.
  • They never ask for input from others.
  • They enjoy correcting tiny mistakes in other people’s work.
  • They overanalyze even the lowest-priority tasks.
  • They are never satisfied with anything employees do.

Emotional micromanagement:

  • They force themselves into all casual conversations.
  • They organize team activities and off-sites to build a “family” feeling.
  • They constantly check on employee emotions, believing it’s their job to fix them.
  • They demand frequent updates about feelings and personal issues.
  • They act as unasked-for coaches and psychologists, pushing employees to “find their passion”.
  • They take pleasure in correcting how others manage mental health or soft skills.
  • They will OKR your personal life: “When was the last time you saw your mom? How did it make you feel? Can I help you? Let me help you!.
  • They are never satisfied with your well-being. yYu must grind harder, achieve more, smile wider.