Great article, thank you!
I think micromanagement games help with productivity more than most - always looking for the weak link, the next improvement, how to streamline production so it is efficient and cost effective.
I find myself noticing massive time wasters in my work processes almost on a daily basis - is it because of my attention to detail? Kinda. I like to think it's more based on "If this train keeps breaking down and this station never has anything to pick up i'll go bankrupt! And why is that bus not turming into the damn stop?!!!!!" :p