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Decision Quotes by Donald Rumsfeld
- Those who made the decisions with imperfect knowledge will be judged in hindsight by those with considerably more information at their disposal and time for…
- Whatever new threats and challenges may emerge, our nation will be able to face them squarely, deal with them, and yet allow our people to…
- If in doubt, move decisions up to the President.
- In the execution of Presidential decisions work to be true to his views, in fact and tone.
- If the staff lacks policy guidance against which to test decisions, their decisions will be random.
- Make decisions about the President's personal security. He can overrule you, but don't ask him to be the one to counsel caution.
- Don't be a bottleneck. If a matter is not a decision for the President or you, delegate it. Force responsibility down and out. Find problem…
- See that the President, the Cabinet and staff are informed. If cut out of the information flow, their decisions may be poor, not made, or…
- Test ideas in the marketplace. You learn from hearing a range of perspectives. Consultation helps engender the support decisions need to be successfully implemented.
- When you raise issues with the President, try to come away with both that decision and also a precedent. Pose issues so as to evoke…
- Move decisions out to the Cabinet and agencies. Strengthen them by moving responsibility, authority, and accountability their direction.
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