Be a hands-on delegator without micromanaging

- The hands-on delegator. Purpose: to become more hands-on as a manager without going too far and crossing the micromanagement line. George Lucas, Alice Waters, Lorne Michaels, Jorma Panula, all were described by their proteges as if not micromanagers, at least deeply engrossed with tiny seemingly random details. Yet these and other superbosses also gave employees great latitude to tackle projects and make decisions. In fact, it was precisely their extreme attention to detail that gave these superbosses the confidence to delegate. They understood exactly how their employees development was progressing, what they could handle, and what was still beyond their ability. They also were able to track how well employees perform tasks delegated to them. These superbosses were what we might call hands-on delegators, Managers seeking to become hands-on delegators often ask me how to know if they're micromanaging too much. Where's…