In Managing Micromanaging! Part 1 we covered the four signs of a micromanager and why someone becomes a micromanager. This blog’s message is focused on how we can help a micromanager lessen micromanaging.

The first thing we can do to help a micromanager is to try to understand and try to ease their concerns. The best way to do that is to an ongoing clear communication. I suggest weekly updates or what I refer to as FYI check-ins. Give detailed progress notes so the micromanager is kept in the loop of the progress and current status. The key to building trust with the micromanager is consistency. Always do what you said, when you said and how you said you would do it!

Principles to Remember

Do:

• Do everything you can to gain the micromanager’s trust
• Know what motivates and worries them and try to ease their concerns
• Provide regular and detailed updates so the micromanager is kept in the loop of your progress

“Success is the ability to lay your head on your pillow at night your integrity uncompromised!”~ Tanja Diamond

Here are some Be’s to build trust to help minimize micromanaging?

• Be Clear!
• Ask questions
• Be specific
• Take concepts to measurable action steps
• The following questions can help create clarity:
• What specifically do you want me to do
• When exactly do you need this by
• How specifically do you want it done
• How do you want me to keep you up-to-date on the progress
• Where do you want me to do this…if pertinent
• What else do I need to know to do this right

Be Realistic!

• Avoid OCD-over committers disease
• Ask yourself – based on what is on my plate can I realistically complete the task in the time allotted
• Under promise and over deliver
• You may be able to do anything but you can’t do everything

Be Reliable

• Do what you said when you said and how you said you would do it
• Ask for help when you need it
• Inform when you can complete
• FYI and keep others in the loop

The first step in changing micromanagement behaviors in ourselves and others is being aware and understanding their impact! We can conquer controlling tendencies by focusing on our actions and reactions!

Please join me when I present Managing Micromanaging at AADOM Annual Conference in beautiful Orlando, Florida on July 19, 2019!  Click on this link www.dentalmanagers.com and use code JKM.  Please contact Judy Kay at Judykay@PracticeSolutionsInc.net  if you would like to speak with her to learn more about how she can help you cultivate a happier, healthier and higher performing culture.