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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
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microdance

Dancing is minimal movements so that no one will notice. Especially useful when rocking out to music in a crowded cafe or work setting.
Let's microdance to Gaga all day. I don't think anyone will notice.
by pagodasplan October 26, 2016
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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
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Microanalyze

To self-obsess over everything you have said or done in your past that could have contributed to an outcome not in your favor and to carry the belief that things would be different had something of little importance been altered.
"You need to stop microanalzying your relationship. He left you 'cause he doesn't love you and knew he never would. There's nothing you could say or do to prevent that."

"Don't microanalyze the past. Trust in yourself and know that people take you in whole for who you are."
by ablizzy87 December 30, 2011
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Micromanagement

Micromanagement is a term which describes the management of many small details in computer games. It has at least two senses, one referring to economic management and the other to combat tactics. Micromanagement has been a controversial aspect of game design for many years - some games minimize it while others treat it as an important skill.
Shove that micromanagement up your ass! I'm getting a different RTS.
by fredmeepbob December 21, 2007
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Micromanagement

A form of management practiced by neurotic, uptight and middle-aged white males. This form of management often involves nonsensical and brandish displays of masculinity. In addition to this, it is often characterized by repetitive and demeaning orders as well as the occasional scolding.

See: Mushroom Management for further reading.
Micromanagement in your life:

Manager: Hey, I'm gonna need you to go ahead and skip your lunch and re stack everything in isles 12-16.

Employee: But I just stacked them this morning.

Manager: And when you get done that it's your turn to clean the public restroom, have it done before the end of your shift.
by Silence DogoodINGTON December 15, 2011
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Social Micromanaging

When all social activities of a group are authorized by a single person. This person permits the people invited, location of meeting, time of event, and activities of the event.
That crazy girl keeps social micromanaging me! I can't cut a break! Who cares who I eat lunch with???!! AHHHH!!!!
by MarkEwok December 29, 2011
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