micromanagement

In business management, micromanagement is an example of poor management where the manager over-manages people unnecessarily. Instead of giving people general instructions and then allowing them to do their job, the micromanager monitors and assesses every step. The manager may be motivated by concern for details. The effect, however, may be to de-motivate employees and create resentment.- en.wikipedia.org

“Finally, this supervisor is holding himself back. By continuing to micromanage his staff, he is insuring that they don't develop. If there is no one to replace the superintendent, then he, in turn, cannot advance. Some people mistakenly think that, by not developing their subordinates, they are maintaining job security for themselves. In fact, what they're doing is hurting the company.” -www.sideroad.com

by Adam Carlton May 4, 2005

Micromanage

Paying attention to things that don't really matter, to manage or control with excessive attention to minor details.

Max: I gave my boss the billing report but all he cared about was that i did it in the wrong font.
Sam: Wow, he needs to learn how to not micromanage

by Max Burch August 4, 2008

Micromanager

Someone who overanalyzes things and can at times be extremely petty about it. Paying attention to minute details that are a waste of time and energy. Has a tendency to accuse others of possible wrong doing just to have someone to be the scape goat to their insecurity and constant need to control something or somebody.

Dan is constantly accounting for every pencil and paper clip and has to nit pick about who spent the last $800 and isnt satisfied if the explaination doesnt fit his mold of what the money was used for even if the evidence is presented proving that the money was spent wisely. Dan always has this micromanager mentality which is highly annoying.

by Queenbee7519 September 1, 2009

micromanagement

The term essentially means to supervise every small step in the workflow process -- hence the 'micro.' In today's workplace, micromanaging is responsible for many bad bottom lines, poor performances and bankruptcies.-www.dealconsulting.com

Tim Burgin-he is insuring that they don't develop. In fact, what he doing is hurting the company.

by Adam Carlton May 4, 2005

Micromanajerks

A co-worker or boss who is the combination of a micromanager and a jerk at the same time.

My two bosses just handed me a stack of papers due on his desk by the end of the day and expects hourly updates on my progress. They both are micromanajerks and need to relax!

i.e. micromanajerks.com

by Frumpy Frank April 25, 2011

Helicopter Micromanagement

Helicopter Micromanagement refers to a manager who pays extremely close attention to his or her subordinate's experiences and problems, above and beyond the normal micromanagement style normally exhibited.

My manager told me she is making a surprise appearance at the meet and greet today. Some people just have to observe everything and anything. I'm surprised she doesn't come to my house to make sure I brush my teeth correctly. Talk about helicopter micromanagement.

by RivermanME February 19, 2010

Double Micromanagement

When your boss and your boss's boss both are overmanaging the same issue.

Boss's boss: "Send me the monthly report right away"
...shortly after that...
Boss: "Send me the monthly report right away"
Previously-happy-go-lucky employee: "assholes. Stop that double micromanagement"

by happy-go-lucky employee March 18, 2013