Ridiculous examples of micromanagement have been shared, including extreme procedures for celebrating holidays and events in a department.
Another example involved a strict desk decor policy that led to a staff member displaying toy dinosaurs on a tiny designated space.
In a call center, micromanagement demanded employees to email the manager if spending more than five minutes in the bathroom, leading to humorous responses eventually changing the policy.
A boss implemented a mandatory all-day Zoom call with video for remote work, claiming it fosters work-life balance but raising concerns about productivity and distraction.