Being micromanaged … day in and day out … can be frustrating, infuriating and ultimately demoralizing. If too much time passes without a strategy to succeed in such a dynamic, your attitude/behavior will deteriorate—and compromise your professional reputation as well as your future career success. And tenure with your current employer will be short-lived. So what can you do to deal with this situation?
Creating an effective strategy to manage your situation requires a two-step process: Understanding what drives a micromanager to manage/behave in such a way; and managing your own behavior to address these drivers and create a happier working relationship with your boss.
