Donald Rumsfeld Quotes About Decisions

Quotes about: Decisions

• 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

  Responsibility, Decision, President

  Donald Rumsfeld (2001). “Public Statements of Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, 2001”

• 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

  Ideas, Perspective, Decision

  Donald Rumsfeld (2001). “Public Statements of Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, 2001”

• If the staff lacks policy guidance against which to test decisions, their decisions will be random.

  Donald Rumsfeld

  Decision, Tests, Guidance

  Donald Rumsfeld (2001). “Public Statements of Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, 2001”

• 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 continue to live free and unafraid. The decisions you make, the courage and creativity you bring to your responsibilities, will determine America's future. Liberty and our way of life are fragile gifts - their care is in your hands. We thank you for stepping forward to shoulder that immense responsibility. Your country is grateful, and proud of each of you.

  Donald Rumsfeld

  Education, Country, Grateful

• In the execution of Presidential decisions work to be true to his views, in fact and tone.

  Donald Rumsfeld

  Views, Presidential, Decision

  Donald Rumsfeld (2001). “Public Statements of Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, 2001”

• 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

  Reflection, Decision, Information

  Donald Rumsfeld (2011). “Known and Unknown: A Memoir”, p.905, Penguin

• If in doubt, move decisions up to the President.

  Donald Rumsfeld

  Moving, Decision, Doubt

  Donald Rumsfeld (2001). “Public Statements of Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, 2001”

• 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

  Decision, President, Caution

  Donald Rumsfeld (2001). “Public Statements of Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, 2001”

• Find ways to decentralize. Move decision making authority down and out. Encourage a more entrepreneurial approach.

  Donald Rumsfeld

  Moving, Decision, Down And

  Donald Rumsfeld (2011). “Known and Unknown: A Memoir”, p.266, Penguin

• Move decisions out to the Cabinet and agencies. Strengthen them by moving responsibility, authority, and accountability their direction.

  Donald Rumsfeld

  Moving, Responsibility, Agency

  Donald Rumsfeld (2001). “Public Statements of Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, 2001”

• 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

  Cutting, Information Flow, Decision

  Donald Rumsfeld (2001). “Public Statements of Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, 2001”

• 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

  Issues, Decision, Trying

  Donald Rumsfeld (2001). “Public Statements of Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, 2001”

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