WSJ.com discusses and shares stories about micromanagers in an article by Cari Tuna “Micromanagers Miss Bull’s-Eye“. Article also highlights the following tips for current micromanagers to loosen control:

• Clearly articulate expectations
• Focus on hiring and placement of subordinates
• Give employees decision-making power
• Encourage questions and suggestions
• Offer constructive feedback
• Don’t grab the reins at the first sign of trouble

Here are two additional articles on this topic from the kitetail blog.

• Learn from your past managers
• One proven way to increase the performance of your teams

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