“Trust, but verify” is a common tool used by many leaders today in helping manage their group of employees. We can’t always assume the job is done right; sometimes the work needs to be verified or reviewed. It doesn’t involve micromanaging, but it involves periodic steps of checking in or verifying an employee’s work. Common methods include asking an employee to send an email when they are finished with certain phases or setting reminders to speak with the manager in person to check on progress. Managers often make the mistake that previous information is automatically absorbed and understood and overlook the need for verification. But taking a few minutes to look over any project periodically can save everyone a lot of time and man hours in the event that something needs to be corrected.