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Do this if you find yourself constantly checking in, redoing others’ work, or feeling like the only way things get done “right” is if you do them.

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🔍 Step 1: Spot the Signs

Start by noticing where it’s showing up:

• [ ] You’re regularly rewriting or redoing people’s work
• [ ] You give feedback at a super granular level
• [ ] You feel uneasy handing things over
• [ ] You find yourself thinking: “It’ll be quicker if I do it myself”

🧠 Step 2: Explore What’s Driving It

Often it’s one of these:

• [ ] Lack of trust in your team’s skills
• [ ] Fear of failure or looking bad
• [ ] Unclear expectations (so you're constantly correcting)
• [ ] Differing standards
• [ ] Struggling to let go of your previous work

💡 Sometimes it's your behaviour. Sometimes it's a skill or support gap in the team.

🧩 Step 3: Review Your Approach

Use these shifts to move from micromanaging to management:

• [ ] Make sure the the work is with the right person (see How to Delegate)