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
by Adam Carlton May 4, 2005
Get the micromanagement mug.A concerning deficiency in which a man or woman has an abnormally small and concerning anus. A magnifying glass of some sort would be required to see this quite pathetic-looking genitalia.
Suzy Q: Aight, I gotta take a shit.
Bo: Same here.
Suzy Q: Of course you do.
~49 minutes later~
Suzy Q: Ayo, Bo! You doing alright there?
Bo: We've got a problem.
Suzy Q: Oh shit, do you have a... microanus. No wonder you're taking so god damn long! HURRY THE FUCK UP AND GET THE SHIT OUT, YOU FUCKER.
Bo: ... aight
Bo: Same here.
Suzy Q: Of course you do.
~49 minutes later~
Suzy Q: Ayo, Bo! You doing alright there?
Bo: We've got a problem.
Suzy Q: Oh shit, do you have a... microanus. No wonder you're taking so god damn long! HURRY THE FUCK UP AND GET THE SHIT OUT, YOU FUCKER.
Bo: ... aight
by nutmachine696 February 19, 2018
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The million other straws.
Umbrella term coined and formalised in social studies; "the little things" of living in a socially marginalised group (think women/LGBT/not white). Comparatively small personal offenses that, over a long period, erode their way into a general climate of (at best) discomfort and (at worst, in particularly violent forms) distrust and fear. This ends one of two ways: either the camel's back breaks, and the affected party snaps at someone -- and, typically, never lives it down, as "that PC guy" everyone hates -- or they progressively withdraw from social interaction, into either self-segregation or complete loneliness. (See "safe space." Or, actually, don't.)
That no single particular event can be pointed at makes the matter particularly hard to understand from a mainstream (i.e. white) perspective, particularly one coddled throughout its lifetime into ascribing quasi-magical attributes to the all-encompassing power of their own intent. Such that even bringing up the subject usually ends with some white guy, who couldn't take half a mayonnaise joke, lecturing you on how much better and more thick-skinned he is than you. (He isn't.) This happens consistently enough that "safe spaces" eventually arose, as the affected parties just stopped bothering. (And now he complains about those.)
Umbrella term coined and formalised in social studies; "the little things" of living in a socially marginalised group (think women/LGBT/not white). Comparatively small personal offenses that, over a long period, erode their way into a general climate of (at best) discomfort and (at worst, in particularly violent forms) distrust and fear. This ends one of two ways: either the camel's back breaks, and the affected party snaps at someone -- and, typically, never lives it down, as "that PC guy" everyone hates -- or they progressively withdraw from social interaction, into either self-segregation or complete loneliness. (See "safe space." Or, actually, don't.)
That no single particular event can be pointed at makes the matter particularly hard to understand from a mainstream (i.e. white) perspective, particularly one coddled throughout its lifetime into ascribing quasi-magical attributes to the all-encompassing power of their own intent. Such that even bringing up the subject usually ends with some white guy, who couldn't take half a mayonnaise joke, lecturing you on how much better and more thick-skinned he is than you. (He isn't.) This happens consistently enough that "safe spaces" eventually arose, as the affected parties just stopped bothering. (And now he complains about those.)
If you understand "the last straw," you understand microaggressions.
A: "Hur hur, you're a terrorist."
B: "Hur hur, you're a terrorist."
C: "Hur hur, you're a terrorist."
X: "You're not original."
A, B, C (in unison): "You're offended, you oversensitive terrorist!"
(later)
A: "Why do they keep segregating themselves?"
B: "Their sheltered little minds can't handle our original opinions, obviously."
X: "Mayonnaise."
A, B (in unison): "How DARE you?!"
A: "Hur hur, you're a terrorist."
B: "Hur hur, you're a terrorist."
C: "Hur hur, you're a terrorist."
X: "You're not original."
A, B, C (in unison): "You're offended, you oversensitive terrorist!"
(later)
A: "Why do they keep segregating themselves?"
B: "Their sheltered little minds can't handle our original opinions, obviously."
X: "Mayonnaise."
A, B (in unison): "How DARE you?!"
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Get the microballs mug.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!
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by Frumpy Frank April 25, 2011
Get the Micromanajerks mug.to be overcome by a sudden fear only to realize seconds later that the issue is small or nonexistent.
I responded to my coworker's email with a dirty joke and had a micropanic when I thought I had selected "reply all" and sent to my boss as well. I quickly realized I had only sent it to her.
I noticed my wedding ring missing on my finger this morning and had a mircopanic at work thinking I lost it, but was okay a second later when I realized I just had left it at home.
I noticed my wedding ring missing on my finger this morning and had a mircopanic at work thinking I lost it, but was okay a second later when I realized I just had left it at home.
by meltoddy August 7, 2009
Get the micropanic mug.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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