Workers are hesitant to speak up

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Employees who feel overly controlled are hesitant to speak up and point out potential problems.

Let’s consider a software development team working on an important project for a key client. At first, the team had valuable ideas for improving the product. However, their boss started micromanaging every detail, from the code framework to small interface design choices.

It soon became apparent to the team members that any suggestion that deviated from the director's specific plan was off the table, so they stopped voicing their concerns.

The result was that a vital functionality issue was not addressed. Several team members had noticed it early on, but did not raise it because they thought the director would not be receptive.

When the problem was discovered, expensive repair work had to be carried out and deadlines accounting directors email list were not met, frustrating both the client and the team.

10. Decline in creativity and innovation
Without freedom, creativity suffers. Companies rely on fresh ideas to remain competitive, but micromanagement crushes this potential. Employees who don’t feel valued won’t go the extra mile to innovate. Instead, they’ll cling to the status quo, and companies will lose growth potential.

So, yes, micromanagement does more harm than good. It is a management style that is far from “productive” and closer to a self-fulfilling prophecy of stress and dissatisfaction.

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