1. Don't micromanage

While micromanagement can be necessary for short-term situations like onboarding new team members, increasing the productivity of underperforming employees, and controlling high-risk issues, long-term micromanagement can be detrimental to you and your team.

Micromanagement increases the risk of burnout in both employees and the managers doing the micromanaging. Both parties are more likely to work excessive hours, struggle to transition from work mode to home mode, and experience high levels of stress and anxiety.

To avoid micromanaging:

1. Develop a vision for your team.
2. Hire people with the right skills for the job and trust them.
3. Develop solid lines of communication between managers and team members.
4. Expect mistakes and view them as a learning experience.

Team members given room for self-direction are typically motivated to be more productive — and you'll experience lower turnover rates.