Great article! As a recovering CFO with 20 years in corporate finance and accounting, I know firsthand how micromanagement can hinder progress. Despite my best efforts, my teams and I consistently missed deadlines.
Out of the 4 steps mentioned above to go from micromanagement to delegation—setting clear expectations—was particularly elusive. Back-office functions are often a black hole; no one really knows what we do. I realized total visibility into work was the missing component to unlock setting clear expectations. This shift eliminated micromanagement, fostered trust, and let me focus on offering help rather than questioning delays.
Great article! As a recovering CFO with 20 years in corporate finance and accounting, I know firsthand how micromanagement can hinder progress. Despite my best efforts, my teams and I consistently missed deadlines.
Out of the 4 steps mentioned above to go from micromanagement to delegation—setting clear expectations—was particularly elusive. Back-office functions are often a black hole; no one really knows what we do. I realized total visibility into work was the missing component to unlock setting clear expectations. This shift eliminated micromanagement, fostered trust, and let me focus on offering help rather than questioning delays.
When trust builds, micromanagement fades.
Thank you for sharing your experience. This is so true and so valuable!
Love this series! 📖