Micro-management done right!

I recently spent an intense couple of hours with our senior-most executive, meticulously going over every detail of a presentation for one of our most significant product launches in recent times. This experience busted a few myths towards a crucial point often misunderstood in the corporate world :)

I am referring to "micromanagement" which, let's face it,  gets a bad rap! Its stereotype suggests a lack of trust, stifling creativity, and overbearing oversight. 

However, what I experienced was quite the opposite. Our deep dive into the presentation was hardly about control—it was about caring and pushing ourselves to achieve perfection on what’s obviously invaluable to the company.

I personally relate to this approach deeply. My colleagues are often surprised to see just how hands-on I choose to be with our team’s work. Yes, I stay connected and review as many projects as I can. On top of that, I’m (almost) always working on something myself because IMO mastering our craft is the bedrock of everything!

It’s simple. Call it what you may, by staying engaged, I lead better (Well I hope so anyway. I often remind my team that I would rather err on the side of being more hands-on than hands-off and they should feel free to tap me if they feel I’m crossing the line :)