Approach Quote by Donald Rumsfeld
“Find ways to decentralize. Move decision making authority down and out. Encourage a more entrepreneurial approach.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Leadership Conference, 2005
Decentralizing authority empowers individuals, fostering entrepreneurship and faster decision‑making across an organization.
In simple terms: Give power to many to boost innovation.
Key Takeaway
Delegate authority, encourage entrepreneurship.
Themes
leadership
decentralization
entrepreneurship
empowerment
Mood
pragmatic
optimistic
Type
business
strategic
When to use this quote
- companies
- startups
- government agencies
- nonprofits
Key Concepts
organizational design
agency
Questions to Reflect On
- What decisions could be delegated today?
- How to balance control and freedom?
A Different Perspective
Too much decentralization can cause inconsistency.
