noun
- people who manage by paying excessive attention to minor details and maintaining close control over subordinates’ work
Usage: plural form of micromanager
Examples
- The team’s productivity suffered under micromanagers who questioned every decision.
- Good leaders delegate responsibility rather than becoming micromanagers.
- Micromanagers often create stress by constantly checking on their employees’ progress.
- The company’s culture discouraged micromanagers in favor of trust-based leadership.
- Many talented employees quit because they couldn’t work effectively under micromanagers.
- Training programs help micromanagers learn to give their teams more autonomy.