as in controlling
chiefly US
to try to oversee all the small parts of (something, such as an activity) in a way that is usually not wanted or that causes problems
He micromanaged every detail of the budget.
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Recent Examples of micromanaging
The small business owner runs ragged working in the business, micromanaging every aspect of it and linking its success or failure to their effort, with no plan or ambition to free themselves from the workaday responsibilities.
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Matt Reynolds, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
For example, listing off complaints about your micromanaging boss won’t reflect well on you.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Constantly treating good employees poorly, micromanaging those that don’t need it and refusing to pay employees appropriately will drive away the best employees to competitors and other industries.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Bad bosses sap agency by micromanaging, which is the opposite of granting and supporting autonomy.
—Aliza Knox, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Matt Reynolds, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
For example, listing off complaints about your micromanaging boss won’t reflect well on you.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Constantly treating good employees poorly, micromanaging those that don’t need it and refusing to pay employees appropriately will drive away the best employees to competitors and other industries.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Bad bosses sap agency by micromanaging, which is the opposite of granting and supporting autonomy.
—Aliza Knox, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for micromanaging
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His clinic inspired the doctor to create a simplified but effective skincare regime with products that optimise skin health, addressing all key skin concerns and age-optimising the complexion.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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By addressing these challenges head-on, entrepreneurs can safeguard their legacies, foster stronger family relationships, and set the stage for sustainable business growth.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That has led to consternation that the Chiefs get all the right bounces — and even some conspiracies that the officials are manipulating things for Kansas City.Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Well, this kind of attack leverages multiple communication platforms with the end result of manipulating victims more effectively than a single channel can do.Davey Winder, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Moving swiftly—accepting HTS’s ascendancy, negotiating pragmatic terms with Kurdish elements—might signal adaptability and secure Turkey’s seat at the table.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Last Christmas Eve, Posen was with her in the hospital, negotiating with Dickson by phone.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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For nearly 50 years, Americans have gladly received lifesaving care from emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics – certified but unlicensed healthcare providers who work under the medical license of their supervising EMS physician.Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Our production designer was in another country, just building away to his heart’s content, and nobody was there supervising.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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This is often due to the emotional difficulty of letting go of their business, combined with the day-to-day pressures of managing their companies.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Use plain language in your policies, and provide users with clear, easy-to-find controls for managing their preferences.Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the closest living relatives to animals today, their genomes harbor versions of Sox and POU genes, which play pivotal roles in regulating cellular behavior.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This pathway is involved in regulating cellular processes related to growth, metabolism, and aging.Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Micromanaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/micromanaging. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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