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   Rob_Alseth | May 31, 2000 06:41am | #4

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   Dont let a smoker grade the plate stock! ( he'll make a job out of it to enjoy his cig...... )

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   Guest_ | May 31, 2000 10:08pm | #5

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   If you feel like you have to Micro-manage...then your probably better off just doing the work yourself...

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   Guest_ | Jun 01, 2000 04:08am | #6

   *Messi,Word.Ed.

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   Guest_ | Jun 01, 2000 06:17am | #7

   *Repeat after me:It's the results that matter, not the process.Rich Beckman

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   Guest_ | Jun 02, 2000 06:12am | #8

   *Rob, I used to be a micro manager. I went under twice, and almost drove myself nuts. It's a horrible trap. Now, I just let everyone do their thing. I also let everyone fix their own messups. Macro managing empowers the individuals that work with you. You will see results, in small increments, if you just let them have a chance. Remember, most guys don't get into the trades to have someone standing over them and harping. That is counter-productive. Take a good look at your crew. If you are micro managing, you probably can't handle more than two. Three is taxing and four is wasteful. Just cut down to a small crew, and slowly move away from micro managing by learning to live with 10% errors. That means if you are doing a house in 300 hours, you must live with 30 hours of repairs. Soon, that number will creep down, as your guys learn the process more thoroughly. Right now, they can't think for themselves, because you are thinking for them.As you look at some guy, doing something opposite that you would, think about that 10% allowance and keep your mouth shut. Every day I see something that I would do differently, but I'm not them. I now can live with it.And the best part? The last house that "we" did, I didn't pound a nail. In fact, I wasn't there at all. The foreman is an enterprising young 22 year old man, starting his third year with me. He was a tool and die worker prior to that. His main man was a friend that he brought in a month after hiring on with me. I didn't think he would last, but now wouldn't trade him for a ten year journeyman. Rounding out the crew are two "journeymen" that are break even types. I'll never go back to micro managing, but will move fast on guys that need it. I send them packing!Suck it up and keep your mouth shut!blue

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   Guest_ | Jun 02, 2000 06:15am | #9

   *Right Rick. So I teach them good processes, and let them ply their trade. After a few weeks, review the process and let them go again. Repeat as often as necessary.blue

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   Guest_ | Jun 04, 2000 02:58am | #10

   *#105A pack of cigarettes = 20 five minute breaks (for many people that I have seen work)

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   Pat_Eagan | Jun 22, 2000 03:30pm | #11

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   #106 Micro managing is the lack of faith in the people you hired to do the job you hired them for.

   #107 Effective managing is like parenting, you have to walk a fine line between the concerned parent and the meddeling mother-in-law.

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   Guest_ | Jun 22, 2000 03:30pm | #12

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   tip #101 if you are a micro manager by nature, then don't leave your crew working while you go on a mini vacation!!

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   Guest_ | May 30, 2000 10:26am | #1

   *Tip #102: If you are a micro manager, and you take a macro vacation, file for bankruptcy before leaving.blue

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   Guest_ | May 31, 2000 04:25am | #2

   *Tip #103: If you have to micro manage, you need a new crew.Ed. Williams

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   Rob_Alseth | May 31, 2000 06:31am | #3

   *I tend to micro everyone including the experianced ones and they will usually quit. I been trying to let go but cant! Any advice would be greatly appreciated.Rob