You may think these terms are only suitable for the workplace, but think about it for a moment.

If our home is our business, and we are the Managing Director, we either choose to micro-manage or delegate every day.

Micro-Managing

The micro-manager finds it difficult to relinquish control. When they occasionally delegate tasks they do so one by one, with specific instructions and will check back regularly to make sure the task is being performed to their high standards - if not, they may choose to do the task themselves, all-the-while muttering martyr-esque comments….

The pros of being a micro-manager

The job gets done exactly how you want it to get done.

The cons of being a micro-manager

Stress - It takes time to issue tasks one by one and check up regularly

Your kids/partner will feel that they can’t be trusted just to do the job.

You may end up with a complete boycott until you lower your exacting standards!!

Complete Delegation

The complete delgator will delegate tasks to the most appropriate person once, with instructions, and will leave that person to fulfill the task the way they see fit.

The pros of being a complete delegator

Each task needs only be delegated once, thus saving time.

Less stress, as you relax your standards and know that everything will get done, and you don’t have to do it all.

Your family will be more eager to help when they can do it on their own terms.

The cons of being a complete delegator

Tasks may not be completed the way you would do it.

Are you a micro-manger or a complete delegator?

(I’m an ex micro-manager seeing the light and advantages of being a complete delegator!)