As a leader, one of the worst things you can be accused of is being a “micro-manager”. When you’re responsible for getting things done, where do you draw the line between managing and micro-managing?
In this episode of The Clarity Advisors Show, host Ken Trupke explains the importance of defining a “what” and a “how” when leading members of your team. It’s the leader’s responsibility and role to define the “what,” while the person assigned the task is responsible for “how” it gets done. Micro-management is when you tell people what you want and how you want it done.
Episode Highlights
Timestamps
(00:19): Micromanaging vs. managing.
(01:22): Defining the “what” and the “how.”
(03:08): Business example of micromanaging.
(04:04): Difference between micromanaging and accountability.
(05:54): Results-based and activity-based accountability.
(13:29): Communication is key.
Episode Quotes
Follow/Connect with Ken Trupke
As a leader, one of the worst things you can be accused of is being a “micro-manager”. When you’re responsible for getting things done, where do you draw the line between managing and micro-managing?
In this episode of The Clarity Advisors Show, host Ken Trupke explains the importance of defining a “what” and a “how” when leading members of your team. It’s the leader’s responsibility and role to define the “what,” while the person assigned the task is responsible for “how” it gets done. Micro-management is when you tell people what you want and how you want it done.
Episode Highlights
Timestamps
(00:19): Micromanaging vs. managing.
(01:22): Defining the “what” and the “how.”
(03:08): Business example of micromanaging.
(04:04): Difference between micromanaging and accountability.
(05:54): Results-based and activity-based accountability.
(13:29): Communication is key.
Episode Quotes
Follow/Connect with Ken Trupke