I would like to know everybody’s thoughts on micromanaging

I would like to know everybody’s thoughts on micromanaging

That would be a no from me.

If you have enough time to micromanage whilst in property management, you aren't doing your job correctly...

Micro managing to me means you don’t trust me to do the job right… and if that’s the case why hire me in the first place.

What are you doing even asking this question? I give you an agenda every day, and It has every task you need to perform already laid out for you. If you are asking this, then that means you're not doing what I told you to do. Do you want to be written up, because this is how you get written up?

Just kidding. I like my employees like I like my chicken - free range.

My thoughts I will not work for a company that feels like they need to micro manage me the end

I agree with all of you! Yep just wanted to make sure I wasn’t tripping.

A person with over 21 years of experience does not need to be micromanaged nor do they need a to do list everyday!!! So I turned in my keys.

I have worked for a micro-manager and it was hell. I think I intentionally back off just from the horrible experience I had!

It's not productive. It actually has the opposite effect. I've experienced it as a person who simply has a "title" that has gone to their head. Hire talent and then get the hell out of the way. Someone who feels part of the TEAM will go above and beyond.

I think it depends…if someone has to answer for a task Im doing…like my manager has delegated something to me, that they have to tell their boss or the owner about or keep them updated then they have every right to check on my progress and if I’m bothered by that or intentionally not providing timely updates then that’s on me.

However, if they’re literally just keeping tabs on every part of my job that’s different.

Sometimes I need it sometimes I don't. I generally work well alone but get lax like everyone else occasionally. Absolutely no one has perfect productivity.

Many people confuse leadership and managing (micro or not)…you lead people and manage a process. Inspire and give the tools to succeed. Also, if you’re being over-managed, likely you’ve lost the person’s trust and or they are insecure.

Causes unnecessary stress, slow death . Is just a matter of time, you either get fired or quit.

A few things! Micromanaging to me is a power trip and secondly if you’re having to even think of micromanaging you have the wrong team members in place. I despise micromanagement. I don’t like it done to me and I don’t do it either!!

If I have to micromanage someone
It’s about time to start calling temp agencies, I have no time nor energy to micro watch ppl
I refuse!!

Worst ever environment to be part of….run fast when you get hints of it!

You lose valuable employees. You also bring down their self esteem, performance, and attitude. I blew up one time and said these very exact words "If you don't trust that I'm doing what I'm suppose to be doing then wtf am I doing here." Poor choice of words on my end as a supervisor but I got my point across. Shortly after I left the company.

It does nt allow you to do a good job. It stifles your ability. I agree that mentoring is neccesary and good . But not micromanaging . Some people that do this are not good crosstrainers . Instead of letting yiu do anything they interrupt and jump in and do it and you cannot learn from that . It takes everyone's personality to make a good working team in a community . I know was I'm property management for 28 years

As a Regional, if I need to micromanage a team member either 1) they were not trained well in their learning mode to understand the objective of the position or 2) they don’t want to learn and/or perform the tasks as deemed needed or 3) are just not the right fit for that need.

We all learn differently so if training is tailored so the person knows what and how to perform to meet the company need, there should be no need for micromanaging. We have a team for a reason. I can’t do it all, should be able to rely on each team member to do their part without me breathing down their neck. If I have time to micromanage, I have time to do it myself- which we all know, we are a team for a reason! It takes the village to raise our residents and form a community!

It has been proven time and time again to be the least effective management technique. It does not protect your interests and devalues employees which decreases productivity. If someone is using this technique I would suggest picking up a book or downloading a podcast on more effective ways to manage people.

JUST NO!
I completely understand that there are areas where needed, but nothing can breakdown an employee faster.

If you pay poorly or have a culture that attracts low grade talent then you basically have to micromanage. If you can fill positions with great people then they can run on their own once they understand the input and the desired outputs.

The reality is if you want great products you either need to fill your ranks with people that are both insanely good and insanely detailed, or you have to be that way your self and micromanage the production. If you want to have a place look good then you either need to find someone that will obsess over the lumens, CRI and color temperature of your lighting or you need to do it yourself and specify exactly what lights you want. On the flip side if you have been involved with remodeling and aren't inherently frustrated by the current state of lighting in general then you aren't likely someone that cares anyway to begin with.

Micromanagement is for those who don't know how manage properly mostly bc they lack leadership skills and the ability to delegate duties to others in order to produce positive results..most of those who are micromanagers are in positions that they really never had experience in, almost all of them Learn their job or responsibilities from those they are micromanaging

Hate it. Destroys morale, confidence etc. If someone is going to micromanage they should just do the job themselves

That’s a swear word. Not allowed ever

If you have the confidence in your decision to hire, then step back and let them do their job.

It's terible! I was micromanaged so much that I was not allowed to go buy office supplies by myself. I left that job and have debit card and freedom!

When you hire the right people and train them appropriately it isn’t necessary. If you feel the need to micromanage it is a failure on your part as a leader.

Micromanaging is a waste of your time. If you have time to micromanage a team of people then you are not doing your job. Do not do it! Trust your employees and their number will prove they are doing their job.

Reasonable boundaries should be based on respect, collaboration, and performance. Your team will always share and show you where they need additional support through performance and healthy collaboration. The best lesson I’ve learned is to respect a leaders need to ensure you are genuinely on it, it’s a huge responsibility. Likewise, as a leader, when your team members request support you better give it; as well as when they have proven their performance and ability, you owe them the respect to let them fly. It’s an evolving growth process for everyone and not a static rigid vacuum.

No no no. As a formar Community Director for 15 years, micromanagement makes everyone resent you. Also shows your insecurities as a leader and makes you look weak. We should never manage a person but mentor always. If you actually train them correctly, there is no need to manage anyone. Everyone knows what needs to be done. Yes I double check to make sure it's correct and I expect they would do the same for me. We are human and make mistakes.