How to Deal With a Micromanaging Boss Professionally
No one likes being put under the microscope, especially by a superior who seems to have an opinion about every action you take. Being micromanaged feels annoying and demotivating. Yet, it’s a common occurrence. Almost half of American workers experienced being micromanaged at the workplace.
Micromanagers are a common archetype in the workplace. A lot of the time, they’re not aware of their tendencies and just consider themselves “hands-on” or “proactive”. So, how do you professionally deal with a micromanaging boss? Here’s our best advice.
Why is My Boss Suddenly Micromanaging Me?
To determine the best coping strategy, understand the root cause of your boss’s behavior. Are they being unreasonable, or do they lack trust in your skills? Your manager may negatively single you out and make the focal point of their attention if you lack skills (in their opinion) or previously had some flops. Perhaps you’ve been rude to a customer, and they now want to test the theory of whether people truly behave better when they think they’re being watched (which is true in many cases). …