SEVEN
Managing the Meddlesome Micromanager
“Don’t mind my hovering over you. I’m sure you’re doing a great job! By the way, can I get a status update every morning?”
SAMPLE WORKPLACE INTERACTION WITH “THE MEDDLESOME MICROMANAGER”
Ari knocks on Shaun’s door.
Ari (the Micromanager boss): Hey, Shaun, do you have a minute? I know we already talked about the Westside project, but we haven’t touched base today on the Henderson project. Do you have a few minutes to get me up to speed on where things stand?
Shaun: Sure, actually, I copied you on our most ...
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