Be precise. A lack of precision is dangerous when the margin of error is small. Donald Rumsfeld dangerouserrorlack Change image and share on social
If the staff lacks policy guidance against which to test decisions, their decisions will be random. Donald Rumsfeld decisionguidancelack Change image and share on social
If you develop rules, never have more than ten. Donald Rumsfeld developruleten Change image and share on social
If you foul up, tell the President and correct it fast. Delay only compounds mistakes. Donald Rumsfeld compoundcorrectdelay Change image and share on social
When asked for your views, by the press or others, remember that what they really want to know is the President's views. Donald Rumsfeld askpresidentpress Change image and share on social
If in doubt, don't. If still in doubt, do what's right. Donald Rumsfeld doubt Change image and share on social
Congress, the press, and the bureaucracy too often focus on how much money or effort is spent, rather than whether the money or effort actually achieves the announced goal. Donald Rumsfeld achieveannouncebureaucracy Change image and share on social
One of your tasks is to separate the 'personal' from the 'substantive.' The two can become confused, especially if someone rubs the President wrong. Donald Rumsfeld confusepersonalpresident Change image and share on social
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 addareabottleneck share on social
