Dennis,
Congratulations on your insight! Delegation, like coaching should establish parameters and allow an individual to identify a strategy to achieve the goal. By outlining your expectations, providing support and encouragement, you are building the individual's confidence in order to accomplish the task at hand. It's difficult for someone who has been used to "doing the work" not to get into the details, but it's necessary to provide your people with growth opportunities. As you said, "...give them space to accomplish it..."
Dr. Robert Roehrich
