So I let them be responsible for there particular areas. Then by the time it gets to me that means that there is a problem. I have my eyes open and I need to know something about every department but you don't want to micro manage any particular department.
When there is tension, arguments and money problems, it's tough to do your work. Some people thrive on that. I don't.
One of the great joys of my job is that you spend a huge amount of time investigating different areas of literature.