As someone that runs a startup with a handful of interns, this is one of my biggest anxieties, that my interns will be sitting around waiting for "the boss" (me

As someone that runs a startup with a handful of interns, this is one of my biggest anxieties, that my interns will be sitting around waiting for "the boss" (me) to give them something to do. To remedy this, I try never to give them tasks, but instead to give them expectations, targets, and responsibilities. Then my job becomes one of checking in on them and assisting from time to time if they appear to be struggling. They know they'll be held accountable for how things turn out, so they tend to work hard. That said, getting away from task-driven management is a constant struggle.