Be a fly on the wall

Sometimes in project management, you want to contribute, make things easy for your team. Some members on your team might find it useful, some might not. Most times, I have seen, PM go overboard and this leads to micro management and too much meddling.

Here is a solution, sometimes, be a fly on the wall. Hover around, see whats happening. Even in meetings, you know that you don't know everything. Let people talk, let them argue over items that concerns them. This will let you discern their interest in the project and also make you aware of the progress within the project.

Remember though, as a PM, its your responsibility or your duty to know as much as possible. Prevent rather than repair problems. Information is really extremely important.