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Working With Your Micromanager - The Amplifier

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 Working with a micromanager can be frustrating and demotivating, especially when they seem frantic or ask for things they don’t understand. However, there are things you can do to change the story. Use this information to understand what makes your Amplifier micromanage and how to adapt your communication style. Ultimately, Amplifiers want to be able to confidently relay status and progress up the chain, probably to someone who is micromanaging them. If you haven’t yet, check out this overview of micromanager types: It’s your fault you are being micromanaged . The Amplifier Amplifiers are often influenced by the dynamics within the organization, particularly in larger, multi-layered structures. They strive to avoid surprises in meetings and may hover until they obtain the information they seek, inadvertently amplifying the pressure they feel onto you. Understanding this dynamic can empower you to manage your relationship with them proactively. Amplifiers are driven by several

Working With Your Micromanager - The Taskmaster

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Working with a micromanager can be a stressful experience. Especially when the manager constantly asks for updates and pushes you to meet that next date. While this can be distracting, aggravating, and demotivating, there are things you can do to make it bearable. Use this information to understand what drives your Taskmaster and how to adapt your communication style. Ultimately, Taskmasters micromanage because they are uncomfortable with uncertain timelines and outcomes. If you haven’t yet, check out this overview of micromanager types:  It's Your Fault You're Being Micromanaged . The Taskmaster Taskmasters are one of the more common micromanager traits. These managers need to know the plan and how much progress has been made. If they don’t see every step the team takes, the project's outcome is not certain enough to satisfy them. Taskmasters hold many meetings and impromptu check-ins to get updates on short-term progress. Taskmasters are battling some key concer

Working With Your Micromanager - The Doer

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Working with a micromanager can be an unfortunate experience. Especially when that manager used to do the same job as you, they can get quite controlling or directive about how to get the work done. While this can be frustrating and demotivating, there are things you can do about it. Use this information to understand what drives your Doer manager and how to adapt your communication style. Ultimately, Doers micromanage because they are uncomfortable with not knowing the daily details about how the work is getting done. If you haven’t yet, check out this overview of micromanager types: It's Your Fault You're Being Micromanaged . The Doer Micromanager One of the most common micromanagement styles is the Doer. These are the managers who were once good at their team's job. More often than not, these people were promoted into management for their talent at getting the job done and struggle with letting go. These micromanagers will usually give you detailed steps and checkl