My Way or the Highway: The Micromanagement Survival Guide

by Harry Chambers

Book Overview

Micromanagement is one of the most widely condemned managerial sins, and one of the most common employee complaints. It contributes to low morale, high turnover, inefficiency, instability, and lack of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1576752968
• ISBN13: 9781576752968
• Release Date: November 2004
• Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

A Well-Needed Addition to Any Business Bookshelf

Micromanagement occurs in all directions, insists Harry Chambers, from employees to managers to boards of directors, customers, suppliers, vendors, peers and even personal relationships. The author identifies specific behaviors that comprise micromanagement, such as dominance and control over time and how tasks are carried out; imposition of the will by the raw use of power or authority; excessive, unnecessary requirements for approval of tasks or decisions; intense monitoring; a refusal to delegate and/or accept collaboration; and excessive, unnecessary and redundant reporting requirements. Chambers then offers strategies for dealing with the problem in others, reducing the tendency in ourselves and managing micromanagers. A well-needed addition to any business bookshelf.

EVERY EMPLOYED PERSON NEEDS THIS BOOK

Having spent twenty-three years in senior management positions, I know that every employed person needs this book. Those who micromanage others will learn how damaging their supervisory straightjacket is to morale and productivity. Those who report to micromanagers will learn tactful strategies for changing their employer's habits and expectations. Harry Chambers writes with clarity and humor. Frequently, he illustrates his points with case studies, survey reports and real-life incidents. During my career, I endured several micromanagers, with some of them bordering on micromania. Too bad this book wasn't available then. I would have been better equipped to respond to their annoying, intrusive styles. I recommend My Way or The Highway enthusiastically. As the subtitle promises, this book serves as The Micromanagement Survival Guide.

Now heading in the right direction

I just began a new career in teaching after being in the corporate environment for 15 years and this book has arrived just in time. Everyone wants to be my "mentor", "guide", "boss"...this includes my parents. With the steps clearly outlined in this book, I have made informed decisions about how to keep everyone happy, especially myself. If you are starting a new career or want to make your current one better, I recommend this book.

This book hit the spot!

The Micromanagement Survial Guide has given me the tools to handle most all of my issuse that I am stuggleing with in the work place. Clearly written and well laid out Mr.Chambers gets directly to the point. Thank you Mr.Chambers. Keep them Coming. Eddie Atlanta,Ga.

Hope and Help Are Here

Is a micromanager the boss of you? Thanks to Harry Chambers, you're no longer hopeless -- or helpless. In "My Way or the Highway," Chambers offers hundreds of no-nonsense tips for surviving -- even thriving -- with the "micro" boss. If you're serious about fighting back, this book is for you. I highly recommend it.