Author here - I'd recommend two things. First, per the article, I'd aim to become an expert in whatever your report is doing. Being able to just do the thing y

Author here - I'd recommend two things. First, per the article, I'd aim to become an expert in whatever your report is doing. Being able to just do the thing yourself is a great release valve. Things can get really hairy when you have the combination of high pressure deadlines/deliverables and total reliance on one report to fix it. Second, look to set up things like performance calibrations where promotions and comp changes are decided by a collective group, even if it's just you and your manager. Partnering on raises/comp changes can help you both make better decisions and have your report more comfortable that the outcomes are high quality and the decision of the entire organization, not just you.