Is your boss a micromanager or Darth Vader? Answer “yes” or “no” to the following questions to find out:
1. Dispenses with the pleasantries; only there to get your project back on schedule.
2. Wastes assets to maintain appearance of total control.
3. The only succession plan is to force son to join the dark side.
4. Passes over a more experienced candidate because she’s female.
5. Can only produce results by terrorizing people lower in the hierarchy.
6. Wears a stylish mask to compensate for something.
7. Sucks up, punches down.
8. Forces everyone to follow management philosophy no one else believes in.
9. Resurrects failed pet project because THIS time is different.
10. Distance doesn’t matter; will get on a video call to choke you out from afar.
11. Underestimates the power of Ewoks to wreck productivity on latest company project.
12. Prefers to work with clones.
If you answered “yes” to three out of twelve: Your boss is but a padawan of micromanagement. Maybe get them some management books, a dose of sensitivity training, and see if you can transform them into a Yoda instead.
If you answered “yes” to all but #6 and #11: Are you sure you aren’t working for Anakin Skywalker? If your boss isn’t attracted to older women, then suspect a micromanager. Time to update your resume.
If You answered “yes” to all twelve: Definitely Darth Vader. They rule the company troops with a Force-ful fist. You have always failed them for the last time. Get out of there, Rogue Leader!
