Micro management in project management

Abstract

This article will go into detail abound micro-management in project management and which can have negative effects on project success. Everybody knows the term and that its can have serisuos effects on many factors at a workplace. In the book “My way or the highway: The micromanagement survival guide.” By Harry E. Chambers from 2009, he explains that “79% have experienced micromanagement from their current or past managers.” (Page 31) Chambers, Harry E. My way or the highway: The micromanagement survival guide. Vol. 13. ReadHowYouWant.com, 2009. The negative impact of micro-management includes reduced team morale, decreased motivation, increased stress levels, and a less successful project result. To avoid micro-management, project managers should strike a balance between control and autonomy and whit this delegate responsibilities and thereby boost innovation in team. By considering the four perspectives of project management (Purpose, People, Complexity, and Uncertainty), this article will give project managers can gain a more comprehensive understanding of the impact of micro-management and what tool can be used to avoid Micro management.