I'm "Re-word all the conversations such that everyone in the group knows what's going on Guy". I'm fortunate to not have a micromanagement environment here. The only time micro-anything happens around here is when something goes horribly wrong, and it's time to step in and make sure it gets done with more than one set of eyes on the issue. Even then, it's nothing like what you're describing.

I can sure picture a couple of my previous employers very clearly when reading your story though. It brings back a nice warm fuzzy knowing I've moved on to a better place.