Ask Flex / The micromanaging boss
What do you say to a micromanaging boss?
Say three things: ask how often they'd like updates, offer a set time for them, and say what helps you do your best work. Asking a question goes over better than complaining.
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Three things to say.
Ask the how-often question
"How often would you like updates from me?"
Offer the time
"I can send one every day at 3. Would that work?"
Say what helps you
"I do my best work with a couple of quiet hours."
Practice it once
Out loud, in the car. It comes out calmer.
I need to talk to my boss about how often they check on my work. Here's the situation: [describe]. Give me 3 short things I could say, in a friendly voice, that ask for a set update time instead of constant check-ins.
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How do I respond to a micromanager email?
Answer the question, add what's next, and keep it to three lines. Flex has a page on it.
How do I deal with a micromanager at work?
Updates before they ask. Flex has a page on it.
How do I work with a micromanager boss?
Learn what they always ask, and answer it first. Most of the friction is surprises.
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