Lab Leadership

In the age of the “human capital” economy, we are experiencing incredible shifts in the way people work.
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The slogan of the micromanager may well be “If you want something done right, do it yourself.” However, “Micromanagement stifles initiative and kills motivation,” according to a very successful manager, World War II General George S. Patton. Despite this, many of us have worked for micromanagers and some of us (this author included) have even been micromanagers. Why do people micromanage? How can micromanagers change their ways?
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"Teams are often riddled with conflict and difficult personalities," said University of Virginia Darden School of Business Professor Melissa Thomas-Hunt. "How can you be more effective in contributing your ideas, in considering the perspectives of others, in making sure the relevant expertise of all the team members gets harnessed for the betterment of the team's outcomes?" she asked.
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