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Q. I am working for a new manager who seems to want to micro-manage everything I do. I am used to working on my own initiative and am finding this difficult. How do I tackle this?

Jeanie Lynch: Most people entering new management roles try hard to understand what their new staff deal with day to day in order to offer the best support. This can be misconstrued as being too nosy or over-involved. They will also be keen to impress others with their management skills so may over-scrutinise to begin with.

The reality is that this is your new manager and you are going to have to find a way to work together. It can be hard to suddenly account for your actions but it also allows you opportunities to show what you have achieved, discuss your skills and areas for development.

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