Micromanagement might feel like control, but in reality, it’s a slow poison for productivity, creativity, and trust. While it gives managers the illusion of certainty, it suffocates teams, slows delivery, and kills motivation. The real secret to success? Letting go. When leaders shift from control to trust, teams don’t just work—they thrive.

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, aligning your organization’s operating model with effective ways of working is key to delivering value and staying competitive. While an operating model defines the structure and capabilities needed to execute strategy, ways of working shape how teams collaborate and execute daily tasks. This post explores the synergy between the two, offering practical insights on how to set up or refine both for greater efficiency and adaptability in a rapidly changing environment.