Are You a Micromanager? Take This Quiz to Find Out [Infographic]

Lindsay Kolowich Cox
Lindsay Kolowich Cox

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Ever heard the term "helicopter parents"? They're the hyper-present, overbearing parents who take pay excessively close attention to their kids' experiences and problems.

Well, helicopter parents are to their kids what micromanagers are to the people they manage. While being engaged in your colleagues' lives is important, micromanaging their every move can backfire. Overinvolvement often sends the underlying message that you don't trust that they can successfully accomplish anything on their own. That can take a serious toll on self-confidence.

Other consequences of micromanaging include inhibiting their growth, slowing their productivity, increasing their anxiety, and making them feel like they need to wait to be told what to do. 

So, what do you think: Are you a micromanager? Take the quiz below from Wrike, and then total your points to find out whether you're a micromanager, a team player, or someone who's being micromanaged yourself.

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