![]() ![]() The opposite happens when your boss calls, emails, texts, or “stops by” to check on your work. It can feel great to have an old friend check in to see how you’re doing. Their direct reports know it, and when they realized what their bosses could do to help, they headed back from lunch with three simple reminders scribbled on a napkin-three macro-management tips for Rebecca and Jason (and you). Rebecca and Jason each believe that macro-management is much better than micro-management, but how they get there and the results they’re experiencing are far from consistent. They want to thrive under a macro-manager-a leader who cares about the big picture, the value of details, and each person on the team as everyone turns vision into reality both strategically and tactically. Leading people in a directive and collaborative way that upholds trust, commitment, and accountability is an ongoing tension-something Rebecca and Jason didn’t realize until long after graduation day. What’s funny is both Rebecca and Jason think they’re doing a solid job avoiding micro-managing, but their teams too often feel otherwise. He limits the number of lengthy meetings and makes sure people provide frequent updates. Jason, on the other hand, relished his freedom as a successful entrepreneur in college and vowed to never get “in the weeds” with his people. She often jumps in on meetings and side conversations to gain perspective and give casual input. Recognizing what it took to become an all-state athlete in high school, Rebecca imported coaching into the heart of her leadership to build dynamic teams. ![]() However, their interpretation and actions to mitigate this negative practice weren’t the same at all. Team leaders are warned from day one: “No one likes to be micro-managed.” Rebecca and Jason heard this drumbeat loud and clear in the same management classes. No one noticed, though, until their employees began chatting in the lunchroom about what working for their boss was really like. They’re outstanding leaders in their own right, but both can be hit-or-miss when it comes to successfully managing teams. They went on to work at different firms, but eventually landed in the same company. ![]()
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