Micromanage
/ˈmaɪkrəʊmænɪdʒ/verb
To control every small part of a situation, often causing problems.
He tends to micromanage every detail of his employees' work.
Often appears as...
- micromanage every detail
- micromanage the process
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Implication
Implies distrust or lack of confidence in someone's ability to handle tasks.
The project failed because the manager micromanaged, showing no trust in the team.
Pro Tip 2/3Workplace Context
Often used in job environments where managers exercise excessive control over employees' tasks.
Our new supervisor won't delegate; she prefers to micromanage everything herself.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Stress
Can cause frustration and stress among those being overly supervised.
Staff turnover is high because the boss's micromanagement makes employees anxious.
Compare with
controldirectdominatorinterferemeddlemonitorsupervise
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