misdirection

Noun

• the act of distracting; drawing someone's attention away from something
  • conjurers are experts at misdirection
    

• management that is careless or inefficient
  • he accomplished little due to the mismanagement of his energies
    

• incorrect directions or instructions

• an incorrect charge to a jury given by a judge

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  distraction , mismanagement