Hands-on management is a particular style of management where the manager or person in charge is particularly active in day-to-day business and leadership. It is not to be confused with
micromanagement
In business management, micromanagement is a management style whereby a manager closely observes, controls, and/or reminds the work of their subordinates or employees.
Micromanagement is generally considered to have a negative connotation, mai ...
and is seen as the opposite of
Laissez-faire management style.
Purpose
Hands-on includes traits and actions such as:
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* Understanding of the business and shows interest
* Informed but passive with ideas
* Follows up on agreed decisions
The opposite to hands-on is a ''hands-off'' manager or management style.
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