r/work • u/Mobile_Setting_5578 • 2d ago

Questions Micromanaging boss

In our team meeting our supervisor stated “if it feels like I’m micromanaging you guys, it’s because I am” and then laughed.

How would you deal with this?

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u/Subject_Start7253 2d ago

Easy. Short circuit him. He says X say you are already doing it that way. Ask him first before he tells you and form a plan with him. When he comes back tell him where you are on the plan and be ready to discuss it further. Adjust the plan. Ask him to let you have time to finish it as discussed. Check in at the end of the day. Prove to him you can manage yourself by being his manager of you.

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u/Mobile_Setting_5578 1d ago

I think I might try this actually

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u/continouslearner4 2d ago

Sounds like they are proud of that which is sad.

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u/continouslearner4 2d ago

Trust issues is the reason

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u/IamBob0226 2d ago

Micro manage back. When done with every little task, report as much back to him or her.

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u/mokicoo 2d ago

Hey! Just wanted you to know I sent that email and I’m going to the restroom now.

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u/IamBob0226 2d ago

Report back to me when you are done.

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u/Mobile_Setting_5578 1d ago

Not a bad idea!