The five characteristics of a micromanager are based on scientific research. The five characteristics are briefly described. You can discover detailed descriptions of the five characteristics in our MicroFlowShift Quick Guide and Playbook.
Remain in control
A micromanager wants to be in control about the work activities of his employees and the organization. The micromanager is a control freak who does not trust the work performance of his employees. As a result, the micromanager closely supervises the employees and spends a lot of time about the way of working of the employees.
Decision making without consulting
The micromanager ensures that his decision is implemented within the organization and thus discourages employees from making decisions themselves. The micromanager will often make decisions without considering the opinions of the employees. As a result, the decision-making process of the employee or project team that originally made the decision will decrease.
Short term thinking
A micromanager looks to the short term and a quick “quick-fix” solution. The micromanager lacks a strategic vision and therefore the ability to come up with a long-term solution. As a result, the solution usually has an effect in the short term and the question is whether this is sustainable for the future.
Pays attention to details
The micromanager loves details and is a perfectionist. This is a characteristic that comes from maintaining control and affects the trust in employees. The micromanager looks at all the mistakes that are made and will therefore react negatively to the employee who made the mistake. This can lead to negative feedback for the employee.
Driven by personal success
The micromanager wants to maintain in control and rather does the work himself then trust the employees. The micromanager picks up his own work and that of his employees or project members. The micromanager likes to receive compliments for the success of the working activities and team efforts.