Sriram Krishnan on Warpcast

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In defense of micromanagement Delegation is over-rated, micro-management is under-rated and misunderstood. Zuck talks about this “probably one of my most controversial leadership or management things is I don’t actually believe in delegating that much. I kinda think like the way a founder should work is you should basically make as many decisions and get involved as in as many things as you can” Every great founder in my experience does the above - see Elon or Jensen Huang. They are in the details – every technical nuance, every financial model’s implications, every pixel. I rarely see a great company run in any other way. The natural question that gets asked is: doesn’t this make every leader below them unhappy? I’ll answer this empirically: look at the core leadership team of any of these companies and you’ll see they have the same set of people for many, many years

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I suspect the wisdom is in knowing when to zoom in and become hyper-involved in any specific thing and when to zoom back out to only tracking it at a high level so your attention can go elsewhere.

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Micromanagement builds ships. Governance builds empires.

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There’s a difference between knowing everything that is going on in your company (having it all in your head) and making all the decisions. Also: micro-managers with anger issues create toxic work environments. Don’t care how successful they are, people shouldn’t have panic attacks at work or take anxiety pills

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that's not 'mircomanagement' tho. micromanagement is when you delegate but won't let go.

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Effective leadership often involves finding a balance between being hands-on and empowering your team. Delegation isn’t about abdicating responsibility; it’s about trusting your team to leverage their expertise and contribute meaningfully Phew 😮‍💨. I said it

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What I have to get off my mind real quick 😅 While it’s true that some successful founders like Zuckerberg, Musk, and Huang are deeply involved in the details, it’s important to recognize that micromanagement can have significant downsides. I believe that excessive control can stifle creativity, reduce employee morale, and lead to burnout.

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I’d argue that delegating 1/ doesn’t mean not being involved 2/ nor it means not understanding the details. Such delegation would be a management by committee, not a leader 🤷‍♂️

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With visionary leaders sometimes micromanagement has to take place for a while as people understand and adapt to new ways of doing things. It takes a full realignment and that means every detail - similar to a UX designer coming in to look at every level from start to finish. But as trust is developed and buy-in is approved, over time the visionary needs to bring their attention to other areas requiring new vision and allow teams to do what they do best - with routine checkins from the leader to make sure they stay aligned, but not suppressed by something like an authoritarian cult dictator. At some point the visionary has to let go and accept that their role was to usher in something new - and that it will have a life of its own without dominating control, managing it forever, or trying to achieve a perfect ideal at the expense of human spirit

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there are times when you lead from the front; times you lead from the rear. It's just that leading from the front only creates better followers while leading from the rear creates future leaders.

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The 80-20 Rule is how people should zoom in and focus on things. Your 80% of outcome will come from that specific 20% of work that you will get done.

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I think micromanagement is not a binary flag. It is a matter of right balance: total lack of it would imply lack of your own vision, an opposite side would show fear of failure and neurotic behaviour.

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New perspectives are always welcome

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You are my niche hobby @sequence @quidli

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I like every story in the camera @awx @sryfivuc

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. Micromanagement can be effective if done right and with clear communication.

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Interesting perspective! While founder involvement is crucial, it's important to strike a balance. Empowering teams can lead to innovation and growth. Micromanagement can stifle creativity and reduce morale. It's about finding the right mix for the unique culture of each company.

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Micromanagement ensures a founder's vision is meticulously realized. Leaders like Elon and Jensen prove that being deeply involved can drive success. Longevity of their core teams speaks volumes about the effectiveness and loyal environment this approach fosters.

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While it's true that some visionary leaders like Zuck and Elon are deeply involved in details, it's essential to balance hands-on leadership with empowering your team. Micromanagement can stifle innovation and growth. The key is finding that sweet spot where guidance meets trust.

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