How to Say "Stop Micromanaging Me" Professionally

There is nothing that kills productivity faster than a boss who needs to be CC'd on every single email. But telling them to "back off" is career suicide.

The Strategy: Pivot to "Efficiency"

Don't make it about your feelings ("I feel annoyed"). Make it about the company's time ("I want to save your time").

Script 1: The Weekly Update Approach

Instead of constant check-ins, propose a structured update cadence.

"To help save your time and reduce the daily email volume, I propose we switch to a comprehensive weekly status report on Fridays. This will give you a full view of the project health without you needing to monitor the granular daily tasks."

Script 2: The "Autonomy" Request

Use this when you are assigned a new project.

"I appreciate the guidance. For this next phase, I would love the opportunity to take full ownership of the execution. I am confident I can deliver the results we need, and I will escalate to you immediately if any blockers arise."

Why these work?

They frame your independence as a way to unburden your boss, not as a way to push them away.