It’s tough to get into a good workflow when you have someone watching and critiquing your every move.

Lolly Daskal at Fast Company suggests asking your micromanager boss for a small test assignment.

Daskal explains that your boss micromanages because essentially, he or she doesn’t trust you.

It could be something you’ve done, but it’s possible that’s just their personality.

Do everything you could to gain the micromanager’s trust along the way.

Small steps toward trust will take you a long way toward autonomy.

Start small and be thorough.

How Can I Tell My Micromanaging Boss to Back Off?| Fast Company

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