verb
- to direct or manage with excessive control or intervention; to give too many instructions or orders
Usage: often used in contexts of coaching, teaching, or management; implies micromanagement or lack of trust in others' judgment
Examples
- The coach tends to overdirect his players during games, leaving them little room to make their own decisions.
- She overdirected the project team, which frustrated experienced members who wanted more autonomy.
- Parents who overdirect their children's activities may limit their ability to develop independence.
- The director overdirected the actors, preventing them from bringing their own interpretation to the roles.
- Managers should avoid overdirecting remote workers if they want to maintain morale and productivity.