How do you politely tell boss their micromanaging is severely impacting your productivity?

Kelli Farrell

May 25,2022 at 8:31PM UTC

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How do you politely tell boss their micromanaging is severely impacting your productivity?

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AnonymousMay 25,2022 at 9:02PM UTC
Your management style is making me uncomfortable and difficult for me to thrive and be productive. Have specific examples to help them understand there is 50% chance they will be either receptive or take it personal. So gauge their personality… are they temperamental when r3ceiving bad news if so apply elsewhere. They won’t change or adjust for you
Kimberley Ferretti HammettMay 25,2022 at 11:54PM UTC
Make it about helping them.
"I feel like you're spending a lot of time correcting my mistakes or concerned about my deadlines (insert relevant concern there) . Is there a training I could take or check-in process we could implement that would alleviate some of that concern for you and allow us to both work more efficiently?"
They should understand the subtle acknowledgment that they are being inefficient but should hopefully let down their guard if you show them you are approaching it willing to take part in the solution.