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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Previously-happy-go-lucky employee: "assholes. Stop that double micromanagement"
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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
Get the Double Micromanagement mug.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.
by fredmeepbob December 21, 2007
Get the Micromanagement mug.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.
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.
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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2. A person that micro manages every task on a grand scale.
2. A person that micro manages every task on a grand scale.
Jake is such a macro-micro manager. He not only told us what to do and how to do it, but provided step-by-step instructions from the beginning to the end of the task.
by Savencash October 20, 2010
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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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