Line Manager Disconnect by https://padlet.com/ojo317/j1ns1zpih0s1b22u Managing a tricky problem en-us 2025-01-14 14:18:54 UTC 2025-01-27 13:12:28 UTC hello@padlet.com Scope of Problem ojo317 https://padlet.com/ojo317/j1ns1zpih0s1b22u/wish/3290665524 Up to about 49% of workers have reported quitting a job due to a poor relationship with their line manager.


On 18-25% of employees trust their managers


About 32-35% of workers feel uncomfortable raising issues with their manager

]]> 2025-01-14 15:31:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ojo317/j1ns1zpih0s1b22u/wish/3290665524 Calibrating the issue ojo317 https://padlet.com/ojo317/j1ns1zpih0s1b22u/wish/3290673889

  • Poor communication /feedback

  • Micromanagement style

  • Inconsistency/favouritism

  • Failure to recognise contributions

  • Poor Empathy/listening skills

    • ]]>     2025-01-14 15:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ojo317/j1ns1zpih0s1b22u/wish/3290673889     Poor communication /feedback ojo317 https://padlet.com/ojo317/j1ns1zpih0s1b22u/wish/3290681211 Common features


    1. Lack of clarity

    2. Infrequent contact

    3. Avoidance of constructive feedback

    4. Over emphasis on negatives

    ]]>     2025-01-14 15:41:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ojo317/j1ns1zpih0s1b22u/wish/3290681211     Fleshing out communication/feedback issues ojo317 https://padlet.com/ojo317/j1ns1zpih0s1b22u/wish/3290689276

  • Focus on impact and be curious and open-minded about intent.

  • Consider line-managers perspective.

  • Use specific examples to illustrate your experience

  • Invite them to see this a mutual interest issue (everyone wins or no one wins)

    • ]]>     2025-01-14 15:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ojo317/j1ns1zpih0s1b22u/wish/3290689276     Micromanagement defined ojo317 https://padlet.com/ojo317/j1ns1zpih0s1b22u/wish/3290698950 Micromanagement is a negative management style characterised by excessive control and supervision of an employees work.

    It is associated with

    • excessive focus on minor details

    • reluctance to delegate tasks

    • excessive demands for updates

    • not allowing appropriate autonomy

    ]]>     2025-01-14 15:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ojo317/j1ns1zpih0s1b22u/wish/3290698950     Mitigating the impact of micromanagement ojo317 https://padlet.com/ojo317/j1ns1zpih0s1b22u/wish/3290707020 Suggested strategies for mitigating micromanagement

    1. Reflective calling out

    2. Boundary setting

    3. Pro-activity

    4. Support

    5. Know when to escalate

    ]]>     2025-01-14 15:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ojo317/j1ns1zpih0s1b22u/wish/3290707020     Inconsistency/favouritism ojo317 https://padlet.com/ojo317/j1ns1zpih0s1b22u/wish/3290714503 Some factors that might be relevant to know

    1. Interpersonal issues

    2. Shifting priorities

    3. Unclear expectations

    4. Stress


    ]]>     2025-01-14 16:03:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ojo317/j1ns1zpih0s1b22u/wish/3290714503     Addressing inconsistency/favouritism ojo317 https://padlet.com/ojo317/j1ns1zpih0s1b22u/wish/3290722985 Some approaches to addressing inconsistency /favouritism


    1. Risk assessment

    2. Being consistent

    3. Asking for help

    ]]>     2025-01-14 16:09:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ojo317/j1ns1zpih0s1b22u/wish/3290722985     Failure to recognise contributions ojo317 https://padlet.com/ojo317/j1ns1zpih0s1b22u/wish/3290730521 Consequences of failure to recognise contributions


    1. Feeling undervalued

    2. Disengagement

    3. Reduced morale

    4. Reduced productivity and creativity

    ]]>     2025-01-14 16:14:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ojo317/j1ns1zpih0s1b22u/wish/3290730521     Getting recognition ojo317 https://padlet.com/ojo317/j1ns1zpih0s1b22u/wish/3290736255 4 interconnected themes

    1. Person

    2. Position

    3. Task

    4. Result

    ]]>     2025-01-14 16:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ojo317/j1ns1zpih0s1b22u/wish/3290736255     Poor empathy/listening skills ojo317 https://padlet.com/ojo317/j1ns1zpih0s1b22u/wish/3290743161 Consider the following factors

    1. Burnout/ empathy fatigue

    2. Organisational culture

    3. Lack of power

    4. Neurodivergence

    ]]>     2025-01-14 16:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ojo317/j1ns1zpih0s1b22u/wish/3290743161     Increasing Empathy ojo317 https://padlet.com/ojo317/j1ns1zpih0s1b22u/wish/3290748870 Adopt an empathetic approach to the situation and model the behaviours you would like to experience

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