Delegation presents another formidable challenge to novice
managers. It's one thing to figure out what needs to be done and
who needs to do it; it's quite another, and much more
psychologically difficult, to let go of work that you were trained
to do and that has helped you become successful. This is a very
difficult step for first-time managers to take, and they're usually
able to take it only when they realize that delegation is not
abdication. They need to be trained and coached in how to
delegate and become skilled at regular review and follow-up,
problem solving, measurement, rewards, and coaching their own
people.