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Getting operational visibility from afar without micromanaging

It can be difficult to find the right balance between gaining visibility into your team's actions and creating space for autonomy.
April 29, 2024

7 minutes

If you’re currently in a managerial role finding your days full of tasks, staying updated on the details of the work happening around you might pose a challenge.

As a manager of managers or someone overseeing a significant scope of products with a large skip-level layer, maintaining visibility of issues, progress, and where you can help remains essential.

But, with your days filled with meetings, how do you stay on top of what’s happening so that you can be a proactive supporter instead of a micromanager?

How to avoid the micromanaging trap

Micromanagement occurs when those you manage, directly or indirectly, feel your heavy presence in their decision-making, or they feel they’re producing information for you consistently.

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