Hi David,

Really insightful post. Thank you.

One thing I'd like to comment about Mistake #1 is that delegating the outcome could also have a downside. The more they focus on the outcome, managers tend to stipulate what they want done and how they want it done - especially when they are under tight deadlines. For instance, I have seen managers handing over an Excel template to their team and asking them to "fill it up". The team might have a better idea to improve the overall process and deliver a better outcome. But the way the task has been delegated to them, it stifles their creativity and prevents them from further learning and scope for improvement. Managers should also keep that in mind.
--Jai