Delegating focuses the right people on the right things. It also helps employees to grow. But it is hard. Why? Three reasons: it involves trust or the lack of it, it creates fear of poor outcomes, and it requires clarity. As a result, we typically resort to one of three approaches:

• "It's easier to do it myself," which neither frees us to do more suitable tasks, nor gives employees the opportunity to grow
  
• "I must learn to delegate so here goes," and then we throw the task over the wall with gritted teeth, crossed fingers, and little faith
  
• We delegate and micromanage, driving everyone nuts 
  

All of these approaches are unproductive, ridiculous, and unnecessary. To delegate more easily and effectively, read "Uncommon Clarity in Delegating."