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WHAT IS MICROMANAGEMENT AND HOW DO YOU AVOID IT

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A significant number of employers and managers are prone to the concept of micromanagement. This is seen in the instances when you assign a critical task to a talented employee, and instead of leaving the employee to handle the work, you’re checking in on the person to give instructions now and then.

Does this sound familiar?

Do you consciously or unconsciously do it?

Do you have a boss who behaves in this way?

If you do this, you might be a micromanager, and if you’re a worker with a boss that behaves in this way, you might have a boss who’s a micromanager.

 

What’s Micromanagement, and who’s a Micromanager?

Micromanagement is a business management term that refers to a management style where a manager closely observes and/or controls and/or reminds the work of his/her subordinates or employees. This management concept is generally regarded as having a negative connotation, primarily because it shows a lack of work freedom in the workplace.

A micromanager is a boss or manager who gives excessive supervision to employees. Typically, in a micromanagement scenario, the manager, rather than telling the employee what needs to be done and when, will prefer to give the employee instructions step by step and closely monitor the employee’s action and provide frequent criticisms of the work and progress. Micromanagers take utterly positive attributes and have extreme attention to detail. They’re usually control-obsessed individuals and feel driven to push everyone around them to success at the same time, risking disempowering their colleagues and employees. This case can be so extreme that they sometimes ruin their colleagues’/employees’ confidence, hurt their performance and ego, and frustrate them to the point of giving up.

Read on as we highlight some ways to identify this management style and how to get rid of it before it does more damage. Firstly, how do you draw the line between being an involved manager and being an over-involved manager who’s impeding the creativity and independence of your team?

 

How to find out if you’re a Micromanager

There are different ways to find out if you’re a micromanager or a potential micromanager. You might be a micromanager;

  • If you immerse yourself in over supervising others’ projects.
  • If you resist delegating work to others.
  • If you take back delegated projects before it’s finished just because you found a mistake in it.
  • If you start a correction process by correcting tiny details instead of looking at the big picture.
  • If you discourage others from making decisions without consulting you.

 

How is Micromanagement Bad for an Organization?

Micromanagement reduces the confidence level of the employees in an organization and puts too many responsibilities on the shoulders of the manager. Under micromanagement, most workers become timid and paralyzed. They believe that no matter what they do, it won’t be good enough for the manager. With this mentality, when the worker is given a task to do, he/she will either ask the manager for guidance before the deadline or continue with the project and come up with a doubtful result.

It’s not supposed to be so!

A good manager is supposed to empower his/her employees to excel by providing opportunities for them to make decisions, handle projects, and excel. With micromanagement, bad managers hoard these capacity development opportunities. When employees are not empowered to excel, they’ll require the manager’s time and energy input in every project, and this both weighs the manager down and reduce the productivity of the organization.

You’ll agree that it’ll be challenging to keep up with your own duties as a manager when you’re busy handling the responsibilities of other members of your team.

 

How to avoid Micromanagement

One of the most effective ways to avoid/stop micromanaging is by taking the decision and talking to your employees about it. When you speak to your team members, you’ l build a healthier relationship that’ll both you and them.

Ensure you give them the opportunity and encouragement to succeed. Focus on the ones with the most potentials and practice on how to delegate effectively to them. It’ll take time and several attempts to convince them that you’ve turned a new leaf, but with time, you’ll get frank feedbacks from them.

 

Conclusively, never stop working on yourself. If you see yourself micromanaging, call yourself to order and do the right thing. You can set goals to help you on your way to avoiding micromanagement.

We wish you the best.

 

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African Development Bank signs $45 million grant agreement with Chad for asphalting of the Kyabé-Mayo road section

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African Development Bank signs $45 million grant agreement with Chad for asphalting of the Kyabé-Mayo road section

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and the government of Chad have signed a grant agreement worth $44.9 million to finance the asphalting of the 49.5-kilometre Kyabé-Mayo section of the Kyabé-Singako road, including the construction of a 55-metre bridge.

The agreement was signed in N’Djamena on 19 February 2025 by Tahir Hamid Nguilin, Minister of State for Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning and International Cooperation, and Claude N’Kodia, the Bank’s Acting Representative in Chad. Several members of the Chadian government were also present, including the Minister for Infrastructure, Access-Improvement and Road Maintenance, Amir Idriss Kourda, and the Secretary of State for Finance and Budget, Ali Djadda Kampard. Also present was a delegation from the International Monetary Fund, led by its head of mission for Chad, Julien Reynaud,

African Development Bank signs $45 million grant agreement with Chad for asphalting of the Kyabé-Mayo road section

African Development Bank signs $45 million grant agreement with Chad for asphalting of the Kyabé-Mayo road section

The funding will support one of the Chadian government’s key development objectives through strategic infrastructure improvement.

“The [Moyen-Chari] region, including Kyabé, Singako and Am Timan, has strong economic potential. It is Chad’s main agricultural basin and livestock area, rich in fish resources. Fish are supplied from Moyen-Chari to a large part of the country’s south and even to foreign markets,” stated Nguilin, also the Bank’s Governor for Chad.

The road project will open up southern and eastern regions of Chad, reduce vulnerability, and strengthen the resilience of local populations, especially women and young people. It will improve the transportation of goods and people between Kyabé and Singako by providing an all-weather road, facilitating the flow of agricultural and animal products from the rich areas of Moyen-Chari and Salamat to the consumer centers of Sarh, Moundou, N’Djamena and Abéché. It will also enhance accessibility to Moyen-Chari from neighboring Sudan.

The agreement paves the way for support from the Islamic Development Bank to finance the second section of the 205-kilometer Mayo-Singako-Am Timan at an estimated cost of $275.5 million.

“The African Development Bank is a strategic partner of Chad, particularly in the transport sector. The construction of the road section will reduce the overall cost of transport in Moyen-Chari […] and improve the living conditions of local people thanks to easier access to health and education facilities and to the country’s main consumer centers,” said N’Kodia.

The Kyabé-Mayo section of the Kyabé-Singako road is one of the missing links in the N’Djamena-Moundou-Sarh-Kyabé-Am Timan-Abéché corridor and forms part of the priority structuring network that the Chadian government aims to develop to ensure nationwide coverage and permanent accessibility.

The African Development Bank Group remains a strategic financial partner for Chad, with its strategy paper focusing on two priority pillars: developing infrastructure to achieve strong and diversified economic growth and promoting good governance to increase the effectiveness of public action and the attractiveness of the economic environment.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

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The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Maintains Leadership in Global Ranking of Islamic Syndications for 4 Consecutive Years

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The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Maintains Leadership in Global Ranking of Islamic Syndications for 4 Consecutive Years

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Maintains Leadership in Global Ranking of Islamic Syndications for 4 Consecutive Years

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), has reinforced its position as a key player in the Islamic syndications market, achieving prominent rankings in the 2024 Bloomberg and Refinitiv League tables.

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Maintains Leadership in Global Ranking of Islamic Syndications for 4 Consecutive Years

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Maintains Leadership in Global Ranking of Islamic Syndications for 4 Consecutive Years

For the fourth consecutive year, the ITFC top-tier performance reflects a strategic focus on delivering impactful trade finance solutions. For 2024, Refinitiv ranked ITFC as Globally # 1 Bookrunner and Mandated Lead Arranger (MLA) in their Islamic Syndications League table. Additionally, and Bloomberg also ranked ITFC among the top Bookrunners and MLA in the Islamic Syndications League table. These rankings are a testament to the ITFC ability to consistently deliver value-driven results and maintain a strong position among leading international and regional financial institutions.

The recognition from Refinitiv and Bloomberg confirms that ITFC is a key player in facilitating trade among OIC member countries. This not only reaffirms the ITFC status as the pre-eminent provider of trade solutions but also underscores its remarkable ability to draw investments from a wide spectrum of global investors and financial institutions.

Additionally, it emphasizes the positive impact on the lives and livelihood of people inherent in the ITFC business operating model, demonstrating its effectiveness in meeting the unique financial needs of OIC member countries.

The Refinitiv and Bloomberg League tables rank banks and financial institutions based on their performance in loan syndications, bonds, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions. The rankings, including arrangers, bookrunners, administrative agents, and advisors, are published quarterly and annually.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC).
About the International Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC):
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) is a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group. It was established with the primary objective of advancing trade among OIC member countries, which would ultimately contribute to the overarching goal of improving socioeconomic conditions of the people across the world. Commencing operations in January 2008, ITFC has provided more than US$83 billion of financing to OIC member countries, making it the leading provider of trade solutions for these member countries’ needs. With a mission to become a catalyst for trade development for OIC member countries and beyond, the Corporation helps entities in member countries gain better access to trade finance and provides them with the necessary trade-related capacity building tools, which would enable them to successfully compete in the global market.

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Network International appointed as Payment Processing Partner by MTN Group Fintech

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Network International (Network) (www.Network.ae), a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has been appointed as a Payment Processor – Issuing partner for MTN Group Fintech, Africa’s leading mobile financial services provider. This partnership marks a significant extension of Network’s portfolio of issuer processing collaborations throughout the African continent.

Network International appointed as Payment Processing Partner by MTN Group Fintech

Network International appointed as Payment Processing Partner by MTN Group Fintech

With a footprint spanning over 50 countries and serving over 250 financial institutions, Network International brings its expertise to this partnership which will enhance MTN Fintech’s cutting-edge mobile services and provide even greater value to stakeholders and customers across Africa.

The partnership will focus on rolling out card issuance products across key MTN Fintech markets, starting with Rwanda which is already operational. Soon   Uganda, Ivory Coast, and Nigeria will also be covered under this collaboration.  Network International will provide a comprehensive range of services, including transaction processing, card management and online fraud prevention. MTN Fintech users will benefit from a seamless experience accessing both traditional mobile services and innovative digital payment solutions.

Dr. Reda Helal, Group Managing Director – Processing, Africa and Co-Head Group Processing at Network International commented: “Our collaboration with MTN Group Fintech marks a major milestone for our outsourced payments services in Africa. It demonstrates our ability to successfully serve Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) via our fully-fledged processing solutions and our continued dedication and commitment to the African region. We are excited to support MTN Group Fintech’s growth strategy, and its business development plans across the continent.”  

Cedric N’guessan, Executive for Payment and E-commerce at MTN Group Fintech added, “This collaboration with Network International is pivotal in enhancing financial inclusion across Africa and beyond. It enables our customers to actively engage in the global economy, aligning perfectly with our strategic goals alongside Mastercard to broaden access to digital financial services across the continent.” Read More (https://apo-opa.co/43aKuII)

MTN Group provides voice, data, fintech, enterprise wholesale and API services to more than 288 million customers in 14 African markets.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Network International.
About MTN Group Fintech:
MTN Fintech, the platform business of MTN Group, is dedicated to revolutionising global financial services through innovative digital technology solutions. Leveraging MTN’s extensive reach and expertise in telecommunications, MTN Fintech is committed to advancing financial inclusion for all and empowering communities in Africa. With a primary focus on pioneering mobile financial services, digital payments, e-commerce, short-term insurance, and remittance capabilities, MTN Fintech strives to establish seamless, accessible, and secure financial ecosystems that shape the future of digital finance.

About Network International:
Network International is the Middle East and Africa’s largest and leading digital payments company. Our purpose is to help businesses and economies grow by simplifying payments and commerce. We operate in 50+ countries serving governments, banks, fintechs, merchants and public sector companies. We have 2,000+ employees based in our markets serving over 250 financial institutions and 130,000+ merchants.

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