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Donald Rumsfeld Quotes

Donald Rumsfeld quotes about decision

American Politician July 9, 1932

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Test ideas in the marketplace. You learn from hearing a range of perspectives. Consultation helps engender the support decisions need to be successfully implemented. 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 reflection. Donald Rumsfeld
Donald Rumsfeld quote: "If in doubt, move decisions up to the President."
If in doubt, move decisions up to the President. Donald Rumsfeld
Make decisions about the President's personal security. He can overrule you, but don't ask him to be the one to counsel caution. Donald Rumsfeld
Donald Rumsfeld quote: "In the execution of Presidential decisions work to be true to..."
In the execution of Presidential decisions work to be true to his views, in fact and tone. Donald Rumsfeld
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 not confidently or persuasively implemented. Donald Rumsfeld
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 areas, add structure and delegate. The pressure is to do the reverse. Resist it. Donald Rumsfeld
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 broader policy guidance. This can help to answer a range of similar issues likely to arise later. Donald Rumsfeld
Donald Rumsfeld quote: "If the staff lacks policy guidance against which to test..."
If the staff lacks policy guidance against which to test decisions, their decisions will be random. Donald Rumsfeld

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