Samer,
It depends upon the culture of the organization you're working for if they use McGregor's theory of X but most modern organization have moved away from this approach trying to use more better motivation theories like Herzberg's two factors, expectancy theory or theory Z so the idea is to create strong bond between organization and employees to have more participation and Involvement, back to your question I don't think it is the best way forward, I see the more you trust your team and make them feel comfortable you be more relax as they would be more innovative, take initiation, you can't be every where breathing on their shoulders just watch from far if some thing divert from team velocity then guide them. Saving Changes...
Mohammed JillaniSr Project Manager| Grit Innovation Software Pvt LtdTandur, Telangana, India
Samer,
I agree with Riyadh Salih and moreover there will be less morale within the team if you use micro management. Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Micromanagement is the worst kind of management ... It is a complete demotivation for the team. Proper delegation amd trust is much better.
I do not think there is any advantage of micromanagement, which is far from being considered coaching. Ive written an article about micromanagement, if you have the time, please go through it:
Theory X has its benefits ie. the military, but theory Y is predominately accepted in business.
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1 reply by Riyadh Salih
Jan 20, 2018 1:27 PM
Riyadh Salih
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Hi Sante,
well the culture of military is completely different from our civil work environment they follow orders do first and then discuss or even no argument, no question asked, lots of abusive, so if you can do it in military it doesn't mean you should do it in civil world, I see lots of military retiree officers they can not do civil job and be successful leaders because they never learn to be a good team player. they would fire the whole team LOL
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MARK A ANNUNZIATA, SrVP/EXPERT CONSULTANCY TO THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY| ROMAN STRUCTURES, INC WELLINGTON FLDammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
All-
The term "Micro Management" has many interpretations, mostly bad, and usually directed at Competent Professional Project Managers.
Think of the User of that term. In my experience, it has usually been an underperforming Staff member producing less than acceptable work product.
For example, as a PM who is 100% responsible for his/her team's output to the Stakeholders you are usually required to "Sign Off" or authorize official publication of the responses to Submittal Requests, Requests for Information, Product Approvals, etc. If one of your staff has responded with erroneous information, and as a Good PM you have the skillset to review and criticize your Team's response prior to affixing your signature to the document, it is your duty to send the faulty information back to the staff member for further consideration-and hopefully corrective action.
I can guarantee the result of this performance of your job: As a Good PM you will be labeled as a 'micromanager".
In my opinion, being labeled a "Micromanager" means you are performing your duties as required!!
M
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Jan 20, 2018 2:48 AM
Rami Kaibni
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Mark, the example you gave is not for a micromanager. This is not how micromanagement is defined and being called a micromanager is definitely not something positive ... This is my humble opinion.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Jan 20, 2018 2:24 AM
Replying to MARK A ANNUNZIATA, Sr
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All-
The term "Micro Management" has many interpretations, mostly bad, and usually directed at Competent Professional Project Managers.
Think of the User of that term. In my experience, it has usually been an underperforming Staff member producing less than acceptable work product.
For example, as a PM who is 100% responsible for his/her team's output to the Stakeholders you are usually required to "Sign Off" or authorize official publication of the responses to Submittal Requests, Requests for Information, Product Approvals, etc. If one of your staff has responded with erroneous information, and as a Good PM you have the skillset to review and criticize your Team's response prior to affixing your signature to the document, it is your duty to send the faulty information back to the staff member for further consideration-and hopefully corrective action.
I can guarantee the result of this performance of your job: As a Good PM you will be labeled as a 'micromanager".
In my opinion, being labeled a "Micromanager" means you are performing your duties as required!!
M
Mark, the example you gave is not for a micromanager. This is not how micromanagement is defined and being called a micromanager is definitely not something positive ... This is my humble opinion. Saving Changes...
Product Operations Program ManagerBarcelona, Cataluña, Spain
The trick is to micromanage without making it obvious to the team. For instance, I tend to provide a background when I need a team member to deliver a certain report/item/etc, rather than just bluntly ask about it. Saving Changes...
A micromanager is a manager/boss who watches closely every move of their team members and often provides criticism. So it has a very negative connotation. You should try to do the opposite - empower your team , help them evolve and become better at what they do and more independent. Ofcourse your management style will depend on the person in front of you and on the circumstance but generally micromanagement is rarely a good solution. Saving Changes...
Micromanages think that they can do the job better than anyone else. Some of the drawbacks of micromanagement are low morale of team, your subordinates won't own mistakes, you have burdened your own self, growth of your subordinates comes to a halt. Saving Changes...
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