My Way or the Highway

7The Response to Being Micromanaged

Throughout chapters 7 and 8, we will be discussing realities and strategies for micromanagEEs—those who are being micromanaged. These people will be referred to as “EEs.”

KEEPING IT REAL

There are four realities in dealing with the people who micromanage. All four are predicated by the important fact that you have to take personal responsibility for dealing with the situation. No one else is going to correct the micromanagement problem for you. Whining and complaining, while perhaps understandable, will yield zero tangible results. Unfortunately, in today’s workplace many people would rather complain about their situation than do something about it. Do not join that crowd. If you are already there, get over ...