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“ Micromanaging ” versus “ trusting your people to do the job ” by effective delegating . Many leaders struggle with how much to get involved . Consider the following tips on how to be a strategic micromanager :
The standard of excellence is not negotiable . Mediocrity should never be acceptable . If the leader has coached , gives feedback , coaches again , and is sufficiently patient — at a certain point strategic micromanaging is the only reasonable option , other than escorting that team member off the bus .
Strategically micromanage external communication on behalf of your organization . Not doing so in a so-called “ hands off ” approach has the potential to have too many important things slip through the cracks .
Trust but verify . When leaders believe that they don ’ t need to take an assertive and more engaged approach , they pay a hefty price .
Get “ in the weeds .” There is an important and critical role we must play in following up and following through on the details and confirming exactly what will be done ( or not ) by when and by whom .
Take responsibility when things go wrong . When mistakes are made , it is the team leader ’ s job to take full responsibility . Call it “ extreme ownership .”
Don ’ t lose your cool . Things will go wrong , and you will find yourself often frustrated with the socalled “ little things ,” including situations in which team members just don ’ t get it right . When this happens , the key is to give clear direction and reinforce that you are looking for excellence , not perfection .
Steve Adubato , PhD , is the author of five books including his latest , " Lessons in Leadership ". He is an Emmy ® Award-winning anchor with programs airing on Thirteen / WNET ( PBS ) and NJ PBS who has appeared on CNN , FOX5 NY and NBC ' s Today Show . Steve Adubato ' s " Lessons in Leadership " video podcast with co-host Mary Gamba airs Sundays at 10:00 a . m . on News 12 +. For more information visit www . Stand-Deliver . com