I've recently come across this even in the non-profit world. The organization has grown rapidly, and had a large degree of success, primarily due to the entrep

I've recently come across this even in the non-profit world. The organization has grown rapidly, and had a large degree of success, primarily due to the entrepreneurship of the director. He dives in, get things done, and has an amazing ability to keep track of details. But now the org is big enough that this doesn't really work anymore. It's not one guy with three hats who needs clear direction, it's professionals in their fields doing what they know how to do. The website guy knows how to find a new host, the researcher how to plan a research project. Getting involved, especially when they already have a manager, is beyond micro-management. It's hard for those with an entrepreneurial spirit to switch roles, though. I completely understand the mentality that pushes you to get a grip on everything... but your employees also want to have a grip on everything that they do.