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
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 you develop rules, never have more than ten. Donald Rumsfeld developruleten 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
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
Politics is human beings; it's addition rather than subtraction. Donald Rumsfeld additionbeinghuman Change image and share on social
Prune - prune businesses, products, activities, people. Do it annually. Donald Rumsfeld activityannuallybusiness 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
