Part of "growing up"
Indeed, it is difficult for managers to not be micromanagers at times - at least when they're pulled up by the roots from the technical area and thrust into management. It's hard to let go, no matter what the situation ... we go with what we feel most comfortable.
I went through that exact same thing when I first started out as a manager. When I was younger, you could say I was a control freak. I was a hot shot programmer / analyst, so when I started managing, I got involved A LOT. The first thing new managers say is "if I want to get it done right, I guess I'll have to do it myself" - as though they are suffering. Come on, guys, grow up - you can't let go and delegating is the hardest thing any manager has to (read MUST) learn.You have to spend your time assessing your staff's stength's and weaknesses, then decide how to best fill the gaps. If your company is small and you have no choice but to remain hands on (because there's nobody left to do the work), then define your boundaries to yourself and treat your employees like peers when you wear that hat.
It's all part of growing up into a mature manager / human being (another oxymoron?).
