Enforcement vs Micromanagement: Where’s the Line?

Source: Dev.to

The difference between enforcement and micromanagement comes down to one question: Does your team trust the system, or do they have to trust a person?

When a person chases you for updates, it feels close. When a system signals a missed deadline, it feels like a rule.

That distinction changes everything: the culture, the relationships, and whether your team actually performs or just puts on a show.