Posted on May 13, 2015
Is micromanagement a result of increasing technology or human nature?
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is technology increasing the likelihood of micromanagement? If so, what checks does a leader need to utilize to prevent this?
http://www.duffelblog.com/2015/05/new-battle-command-network-offers-unprecedented-micromanagement/
http://www.duffelblog.com/2015/05/new-battle-command-network-offers-unprecedented-micromanagement/
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PO2 Steven Erickson
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Sir... with NO disrespected intended, I've come to the inescapable conclusion that your TS3RT meter is in dire need of calibration.
The TS3RT meter is a God-Given internal organ that quickly and unerringly identifies things you see or hear as completely made of crap. The TS3RT ("That's Some Stupid Shit Right There") meter is prone to failure on the low end of the TSFSRT scale ("That's Some Funny Shit Right There"). This error is more common with humans with highly-organized and precisely constrained mental processes. Like officers. 7:^D
The only way to get your TS3RT recalibrated is to watch Monty Python and the Holy Grail, followed by Monty Python and the Meaning of Life, and finally, Space Balls. Hopefully, at some point in the cycle, your TS3RT meter will break free. You'll know this happens when you stop saying "That's Some Stupid Shit Right There" and start saying "That's Some Funny Shit Right There." Blazing Saddles sometimes works, too.
If this process fails, I suggest a long, in-depth conversation with either Captain Morgan or Senor Patron while sitting in a Wal-Mart parking lot on Saturday afternoon.
Please note, sir, that I did NOT say "In all due respect" at the beginning of this rant, because we all know that whoever says that means exactly the opposite.
Good luck, LT. I hope to read some really stupid (and funny) stuff from you in the near future.
SGT Richard H.
Sir... with NO disrespected intended, I've come to the inescapable conclusion that your TS3RT meter is in dire need of calibration.
The TS3RT meter is a God-Given internal organ that quickly and unerringly identifies things you see or hear as completely made of crap. The TS3RT ("That's Some Stupid Shit Right There") meter is prone to failure on the low end of the TSFSRT scale ("That's Some Funny Shit Right There"). This error is more common with humans with highly-organized and precisely constrained mental processes. Like officers. 7:^D
The only way to get your TS3RT recalibrated is to watch Monty Python and the Holy Grail, followed by Monty Python and the Meaning of Life, and finally, Space Balls. Hopefully, at some point in the cycle, your TS3RT meter will break free. You'll know this happens when you stop saying "That's Some Stupid Shit Right There" and start saying "That's Some Funny Shit Right There." Blazing Saddles sometimes works, too.
If this process fails, I suggest a long, in-depth conversation with either Captain Morgan or Senor Patron while sitting in a Wal-Mart parking lot on Saturday afternoon.
Please note, sir, that I did NOT say "In all due respect" at the beginning of this rant, because we all know that whoever says that means exactly the opposite.
Good luck, LT. I hope to read some really stupid (and funny) stuff from you in the near future.
SGT Richard H.
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I think micromanagement is a symptom of the Zero Defects mentality and risk averse culture we've adopted. Leaders get so concerned about maintaining their careers they lose sight of what their role actually is.
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Well, CH (COL) Geoff Bailey DID post this in humor, so I'm sure he understands what the Duffel Blog is all about!
With that said, definitely human nature. Increasing technology I believe actually results in less micromanagement. I work in IT, and the higher ups usually only have a basic understanding of what I do, so they generally leave me alone for the most part. As long as I'm doing my job and keeping the customer satisfied, so are they.
With that said, definitely human nature. Increasing technology I believe actually results in less micromanagement. I work in IT, and the higher ups usually only have a basic understanding of what I do, so they generally leave me alone for the most part. As long as I'm doing my job and keeping the customer satisfied, so are they.
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SSgt Terry P.
PO1 John Miller I agree with you,John,it is human nature to make sure everything is right when it is your responsibility,but as a leader one should trust those he has to do their job.If they can't do it,retrain or replace them.
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