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Work Question - may DD later...
Does anyone have any good strategies for dealing with a micro-manager? Not my direct boss but someone higher up. This is an issue that everyone is aware of and just seems to accept as one of the aspects of working here.
I'm fine with collaboration, and really encourage that. The problem is when this person "stops by" my desk while I'm in the middle of something and starts changing the design while I am mid-process. Sometimes even using my computer to draw instead of just giving me verbal direction.
It is so inefficient and it totally screws with my workflow. Not to mention that it is the antithesis of collaboration and it is insulting.
Any strategies for coping or making gradual change are greatly appreciated...
Heather Margaret --- Feb '07 and Todd Eldon --- April '09
Re: Work Question - may DD later...
I have no suggestions, but I feel for you.
And I love the kids Chewie shirts!
Are there any written processes for reviews? If so I would start there.
If not, DON'T let go of the mouse! If thie manager tries to take over on your computer and you're at a point where you'd be OK with some input, I'd say, "Oh, it's OK, I'll drive"
Or if they start to give you verbal direction you could say, "Thanks--I'm still working through this--can I meet you in your office in an hour to review it once I'm ready?"
or:
"I'd really like to get my thoughts/design onto paper before you take time to look at it. Is that ok? I'd hate for you to waste your time looking at a project that isn't close to what I'm envisioning."
This was along the lines of what I was going to say. Could you respond with "Hey, this is still a really rough draft...can we set up an appt. to collaborate in (an hour, a day, a week, etc.).
Or could you say something to the effect of, "could you put your ideas in an email to me and I'll see what I can incorporate?" Something to the effect of "If you interrupt me now, I'll lose my place..."
Good luck. I worked with an over-manager for a few years...(It was much more teacher/student in nature, so I just gave in to it knowing it wasn't permanent.) It was hard at times, though.
Thanks, ladies. My suggestion that I was still in the middle of the process had no effect. And given his position, it is...tricky...to imply that he can't work on the project whenever he wants. With more years under my belt it might be different, but we are still establishing our relationship.
But maybe offering to print out what I have and let him draw on that would help for the time being. It would keep him away from my mouse and make him focus on his ideas before sharing them with me.