8 min
SERIES 2 EPISODE 40 DOING IT YOUR WAY - Getting your way at work may be wrong Andrew's Podcast on: 50 WAYS TO SUCCEED AT WORK
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- Self-Improvement
In this podcast, Andrew discusses how to deal with micromanagement at work and how to ask for more autonomy.
Micromanagement, he points out, may create stress and dissatisfaction, causing people to leave their jobs.
To deal with micromanagement, it's essential to understand the cause. Schedule regular check-ins with the micromanager to make them feel part of the process. Send regular emails with progress updates, and show how organised you are so that you can be trusted to do your job correctly without supervision.
Andrew argues that opening up a conversation with your manager about their management style is essential. Be willing to share with your manager how constant checking on you can reduce your productivity.
To ask for more autonomy, determine what autonomy or "doing things my way" means to you and communicate it clearly.
To gain autonomy start by taking on new projects that show leadership qualities. Or
propose new ideas and show how they can benefit the company.
Complete autonomy without any constraints is rare, even for those with mega salaries. Gaining more autonomy happens when senior people trust you to do what's needed without telling you how to achieve the goal.
Can't wait for Series 2 to run its course? Then buy Andrew's new book, published on Amazon, and there's also an Audio version.
Further reading and videos: Andrew recommends some useful follow through material which you can find for each episode at50Ways.site/reading; and 50Ways.site/watch.
BOOK:
The 50 Ways to Succeed at Work book is a standalone companion to Andrew Leigh's weekly podcasts.
It's an essential resource for all job starters and those at work for a few years.
Dip in and out and take what seems helpful.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BRM569KY
In this podcast, Andrew discusses how to deal with micromanagement at work and how to ask for more autonomy.
Micromanagement, he points out, may create stress and dissatisfaction, causing people to leave their jobs.
To deal with micromanagement, it's essential to understand the cause. Schedule regular check-ins with the micromanager to make them feel part of the process. Send regular emails with progress updates, and show how organised you are so that you can be trusted to do your job correctly without supervision.
Andrew argues that opening up a conversation with your manager about their management style is essential. Be willing to share with your manager how constant checking on you can reduce your productivity.
To ask for more autonomy, determine what autonomy or "doing things my way" means to you and communicate it clearly.
To gain autonomy start by taking on new projects that show leadership qualities. Or
propose new ideas and show how they can benefit the company.
Complete autonomy without any constraints is rare, even for those with mega salaries. Gaining more autonomy happens when senior people trust you to do what's needed without telling you how to achieve the goal.
Can't wait for Series 2 to run its course? Then buy Andrew's new book, published on Amazon, and there's also an Audio version.
Further reading and videos: Andrew recommends some useful follow through material which you can find for each episode at50Ways.site/reading; and 50Ways.site/watch.
BOOK:
The 50 Ways to Succeed at Work book is a standalone companion to Andrew Leigh's weekly podcasts.
It's an essential resource for all job starters and those at work for a few years.
Dip in and out and take what seems helpful.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BRM569KY
8 min