URMC / Employee Assistance Program / News & Events / UR Medicine EAP Blog How to Ask for Less Micromanagement Micromanagement stems from a lack of understanding of how to delegate. A micromanager may actually trust you, but fear letting go. Meet in private to explore the issue. What Assertiveness Can Do for You Why should you be more assertive? Let us give you eight reasons. Doing Your Own Team Building Simple team building exercises can can recommit the team to one another. Such activities can inject energy into the team, improve communication, boost productivity, and reduce conflict. Give it a try! Art of Asking for Feedback Don’t wait for feedback from your supervisor. Request an assessment of projects or assignments you are working on. Preface the request with a goal and be specific. What Willingness to Learn Says about You You may have hard-fought education and training in one area of work, but if you are not communicating a strong sense of willingness to learn new skills, you may be overlooking opportunities and a critical way to engage with your employer in the modern era. 123456789