Managing Micro-management

Micromanagement can reduce autonomy, increase stress, and undermine motivation—but there are practical ways to navigate it constructively. In this course, you'll learn why micromanagement occurs, how it affects wellbeing and performance, and practical strategies for building trust, managing expectations, and maintaining confidence while working with a highly involved manager.

Chapter 1. What Is Micromanagement?

Chapter 2. The Impact of Micromanagement

Chapter 3. Understanding Your Manager's Perspective

Chapter 4. What You Can and Cannot Control

Chapter 5. Building Trust Through Proactive Communication

Chapter 6. Creating More Space for Autonomy

Chapter 7. Protecting Your Wellbeing

Chapter 8. Working Well Without Losing Yourself

About this Course

Agency & Control at Work

Micro Learnings

Having control over how work is organised is a key driver of motivation, wellbeing, and performance. Based on the Agency & Control dimension of the SMART Work Design Model, this course explores how autonomy, participation, and decision-making authority enable employees to take ownership of their work while supporting healthier, more adaptive, and high-performing workplaces.