How to Work with a Micromanager Without Losing Your Mind

A micromanager is usually driven by anxiety, not malice. The most effective strategy is to remove their reasons to hover: send proactive updates, share your progress before they ask, and over-deliver on small details they care about. Once they start trusting that things are under control, the grip often loosens naturally. Fighting it head-on rarely works -- but consistently proving you're reliable usually does.