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Some bosses never believe that their employees can do a great job. As such, they always want to supervise every stage of the process closely. Well, Fawn Weaver doesn’t belong to this club.
Who’s Fawn Weaver?
- She is a self-made billionaire who founded Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey in 2016.
- Her company was valued at 1.1 billion in May, according to Forbes.
In LinkedIn’s “ This is Working”, Weaver noted that this astronomical growth isn’t attributed to micromanaging her employees.
On the contrary, Weaver follows two primary policies in managing her unicorn:
- HBU( Highest and Best Use of Time)- if something is not at the top of the list and the best use of her time, it doesn’t bother her.
- If someone can do it, then someone else should do it.
Therefore, Weaver prefers to immerse herself in high-level duties rather than bothering herself with checking on what her employees are doing. Her empire is built on “intrapreneurship,” and everyone owns their responsibilities fully.
The principle of hiring the best and letting them do their thing is not new. Earlier this year, the tech industry titan Mark Cuban noted on his X account that employers should hire workers, hold their hand to understand the company culture and then let them do what they were hired to do without micromanaging them.
Pretty darn good list. Agree with all but micromanage
— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) March 11, 2024
Micromanage early Trust the process or fix what’s broken if you always have to micromanage https://t.co/sIsBaGtV4p
What Do Statistics Say About Micromanaging?
- 73% of employees say micromanagement is the biggest workplace red flag.
- 60% of employees say they’d resign because of micromanagement.
But instead of resigning if you notice your boss is a micromanager, what should you do? According to New York University professor Suzy Welch, be proactive and overcommunicate. Try to figure out your boss’s concerns and answer them before even getting a chance to ask them.
The main reason why most bosses choose to micromanage is because they are unsure of the competencies of their employees. Therefore, as a boss, Weaver advises hiring the best talents and getting out of their way.
