Great leaders don’t micromanage and hate when they have to. Instead, they find team members and training opportunities that allow people to succeed at their jobs independently and then congratulate them when they achieve excellent results. Your team members may not do things the same way you would do them, but it doesn’t mean that they won’t get excellent results.
Focus on results, and give credit where credit is due. One of the best things you can do to avoid micromanagement is to stop worrying about how people do their jobs and focus on measuring the results. When the results are good, start giving away credit by complimenting team members in front of others, recognizing them for a job well done, and thanking them for excellent results.
Don’t be a bully. Some micromanagers are perceived as bullies. Nobody likes bullies, and using bullying tactics is no way to build a team. Bullying takes many forms. It could be blaming other people, humiliating them, or even threatening them. If you have anyone who appears like a bully through micromanagement, the team will never be able to build better self-esteem and self-confidence. Furthermore, the practice will consistently operate at a lower level, which is a guaranteed way to lower practice production, profit, and income.
Dr. Roger P. Levin is CEO of Levin Group, a leading practice management and marketing consulting firm. To contact him or to join the 40,000 dental professionals who receive his Practice Production Tip of the Day, visit LevinGroup.com or email [email protected].
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