For those who feel compelled to micromanage all aspects of their business and everything that everyone does, this blog post from Smart Blog on Leadership provides 11 ways to overcome the tendency to micromanage thanks to members of the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC).
Angela Ruth, eCash Marketing Manager, recommended providing detailed instructions and giving the individual or team time to ask questions but then letting them run with it.
Other suggestions from YEC members included:
- Trusting the team
- Setting up periodic audits
- Defining expectations
- Delegating
- Detting clear metrics
- Asking for feedback
- Removing bureaucracy
The Due blog offers similar advice within its content library, including tips on how to manage a project from start to finish.
