ARE YOU BEING MICROMANAGED?

Ask your boss why he or she hovers over you

Have ever come across a helicopter boss? The type of manager who hovers around you to make sure you’re doing the job right.

You know the type ; the sort of boss who is always looking over your shoulder. These micromanagers hand out work, only to take over the reins after a short while , convinced that things won’t get done unless they get involved personally.
The hover boss can be identified by the need to be constantly informed of every little detail regarding every project. They also tend to have unrealistic expectations, which makes it hard to satisfy them, which, in turn, just reinforces their belief that the “ hands on” approach is the only way to get things done.

Sound familiar?
Before you get all riled up, let’s take a look at some of the possible reasons for such behavior. It could be that your manager is still new at the job and has not yet mastered the finer points of delegation.

Often , micromanagers simply have a controlling type of personality or are perfectionalist. These kinds of people often have very high expectations of themselves. They project these expectations onto those around them. Another reason might be that the managers in question are under substantial pressure from their superiors, which results in them trying to control everything in order not to disappoint their expectations.

And then, of course, you get the managers who need to control everything because of their feelings of insecurity. Though it helps to understand what your manager’s motivations are, should you be in this unfortunate position, the truth is that the only solution to the problem lies in your own actions;

To start with, it might be wise to take a good , hard look at yourself. Could it be that your performance merits constant inspection? Are you performing at the expected level? Do you meet your deadlines in a timely manner?
Confronting your boss about being a “ control freak” will get you nowhere if it can in fact be shown that the problem lies with your attitude or the quality of work.

If you’re convinced that your work does not merit questioning, it is suggested you simply talk to your boss. Take the time to ask why he or she monitor your work so closely. Are there areas where you need to improve?
It might help to explain that you are feeling unhappy because you’re getting the chance to grow and acquire new skills.
Emphasize the fact that you are confident in your abilities and that you would like the opportunity to finish certain tasks on your own.

Now is the time to improve yourself. Aristotle said excellence is not an act but a habit. Strive for excellence in all your endeavors. Go the extra mile and make sure your superior is made aware of your achievements.

They key to handling managers who need to be informed of everything is to provide. If they wants updates then you give them updates.

Check your attitude . It won’t help your case if you get defensive around your boss. Remember that they are still your superior, even if you don’t agree with their management style.

Choose your path. In the end , everything boils down to the choices you make.
If you’ve tried everything to convince your boss to give you some leeway with no light at the end of the tunnel, then it might be time to request a transfer of start looking for a new job elsewhere.