Capterra Glossary
Micromanagement
Micromanagement is a term used to describe an overbearing management style in which a supervisor closely monitors and controls each detail of an indiviudalʻs workload.
Although some leaders who use this management style may have good intentions, micromanagement often prohibits employees from developing their own leadership and management skills, or developing professional autonomy. Micromanagers often opt out of delegating work or decision-making tasks to their team members, which robs their team of an opportunity to build their skill sets or succeed on their own.
Employees who are micromanaged often experience a decrease in morale, loss of motivation, and burnout.
What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About Micromanagement
Growing businesses should place an emphasis on employee productivity and morale if they intend to succeed. Although micromanaging employees may feel necessary at times to meet business goals, in reality small businesses should avoid this practice or risk creating mistrust between leadership and employees and stifling employee growth in the workplace.